Jon Prihoda

Jon Prihoda serves as a procurement professional at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, supporting critical acquisitions that enable human spaceflight systems, life sciences research, and mission operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the Center’s strategic priorities in microgravity physiology, radiation biology, and spacecraft guidance systems. His work ensures the timely acquisition of specialized equipment, technical services, and logistics support essential for sustaining crewed missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond. Prihoda operates within the federal acquisition framework to deliver mission-critical capabilities while adhering to NASA’s compliance and innovation standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Prihoda maintains relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including aerospace manufacturers, IT service providers, and logistics specialists. His procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both large primes and small businesses, emphasizing technical precision and mission readiness. He frequently engages with contractors capable of delivering complex space-grade components, data systems, and operational support services under strict NASA safety and quality protocols. Prihoda’s contracting portfolio shows a strong preference for non-set-aside acquisitions (76.9%), yet he consistently supports small business participation, with 23.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a pragmatic approach to mission needs while fulfilling federal socioeconomic goals. His patterns suggest active engagement with small businesses in technical and logistical sectors, though no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant in current data. His primary NAICS focus areas include general warehousing and storage (493110), space vehicle parts manufacturing (336419), and computer-related services (541519), indicating procurement of logistics infrastructure, spacecraft subsystems, and IT support for mission control systems. He also procures office supplies (424120) and ambulance services (621910), underscoring the breadth of operational support required at a human spaceflight hub. His expertise spans both high-tech aerospace procurement and essential ground operations logistics.