John J. Haberer

John J. Haberer serves as a key procurement lead within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s FA8750 office, supporting the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through strategic acquisitions in scientific research and advanced engineering systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on foundational R&D in autonomous systems, resilient communications, AI-driven battle-space awareness, and quantum-enabled technologies. His work directly enables the lab’s mission to translate scientific innovation into operational capability, overseeing acquisitions that bridge laboratory prototypes with field-deployable solutions across physical, engineering, and life sciences domains. Haberer maintains consistent relationships with leading defense and technology contractors including Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin, Eaton Corporation, Technergetics, and Caelight, Inc. These partnerships span systems integration, advanced electronics manufacturing, and specialized technical services, reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in high-risk, high-reward R&D environments. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors capable of rapid prototyping, technical agility, and secure development practices aligned with DoD standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Haberer demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster innovation from agile, niche vendors and ensure broad industry engagement across the defense technology ecosystem. His procurement focus centers on construction-related NAICS codes—particularly highway, street, and bridge construction; commercial and institutional building construction; and all other specialty trade contractors—indicating significant investment in physical infrastructure to support advanced research facilities. Additional emphasis on electronic component manufacturing and security systems services reveals a technical portfolio that integrates hardened infrastructure with secure, mission-critical instrumentation and control systems.