Jonathan J. Fredrick

Jonathan Fredrick serves as a Contract/Grants Negotiator for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Propulsion Directorate (FA8650), where he plays a pivotal role in securing advanced aerospace technologies critical to U.S. air and space dominance. He manages complex acquisition portfolios focused on next-generation propulsion systems, hypersonics, adaptive flight control, and high-performance materials, coordinating between technical stakeholders and industry partners to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical R&D outcomes. His work spans both contractual and grant mechanisms, emphasizing early-stage innovation and transition-ready technologies that bridge laboratory breakthroughs with operational capability. Fredrick maintains consistent, high-impact relationships with leading aerospace and engineering firms including UES INC, General Electric Company, DCS Corporation, Spirit Aerosystems Inc, and Advanced Thermoplastic Composites LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on tier-one defense contractors with proven expertise in propulsion systems, composite materials, and flight-critical subsystems. His negotiation approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term collaboration, often aligning vendor capabilities with the Directorate’s strategic roadmaps for propulsion innovation. His procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical excellence and industrial capacity over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing mission readiness and system performance above socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally mandated, his portfolio occasionally includes specialized small firms with niche capabilities in advanced materials or computational modeling. Fredrick’s primary NAICS focus areas include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Engineering Services (541330), and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesaling (423430). He consistently procures advanced propulsion components, flight control algorithms, high-temperature composites, and mission-critical software systems, demonstrating deep domain expertise in aerospace propulsion and integrated systems engineering.