Jon M. Maggiolino

Jon M. Maggiolino serves as the primary contracting lead for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s FA8750 Rik office, where he oversees the acquisition of foundational research and development services critical to next-generation aerospace and defense systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of scientific and engineering contracts aligned with the Department of the Air Force’s strategic priorities in autonomous systems, resilient communications, AI-driven battle-space awareness, and quantum-enabled technologies. He specializes in securing advanced R&D capabilities through non-commercial, performance-based contracts, ensuring alignment with national security objectives and technical innovation goals. Maggiolino maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin, Eaton Corporation, Technergetics, LLC, and Caelight, Inc. These relationships are characterized by long-term, mission-critical collaborations focused on high-risk, high-reward scientific advancement. His procurement approach emphasizes technical excellence, rigorous performance metrics, and sustained engagement with industry innovators capable of delivering breakthrough solutions in physics, engineering, and systems integration. Maggiolino’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise, prioritizing capability over socioeconomic classification. While small business participation is not formally mandated, his awards are open to all qualified vendors, enabling competition based on technical merit and innovation potential. His primary focus lies within NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he procures advanced capabilities in free-space optical communications, AI-enabled sensor fusion, quantum sensing, and resilient embedded systems. His expertise centers on acquiring foundational science and engineering services that bridge laboratory innovation with operational military systems, ensuring the Air Force maintains technological superiority in contested domains.