Joseph L. Facciolo

Joseph L. Facciolo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s FA8750 organization, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex research and development acquisitions that advance next-generation aerospace and defense technologies. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of sole-source and competitive procurements focused on foundational scientific innovation, particularly in autonomous systems, resilient communications, AI-driven battle-space awareness, and quantum-enabled capabilities. Facciolo specializes in engineering and technical services contracts that support high-risk, high-reward R&D initiatives critical to national security, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategy with the lab’s mission-driven objectives. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin, Eaton Corporation, Technergetics, LLC, and Caelight, Inc., all of which provide advanced technical expertise in software development, systems integration, and applied research. Facciolo’s procurement approach emphasizes technical excellence and innovation, often engaging these partners through performance-based, cost-reimbursement, or time-and-materials contracts to meet rapidly evolving mission requirements. Facciolo’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical capability rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 541511—Custom Computer Programming Services—reflecting deep specialization in software development, algorithm design, and AI/ML system integration for defense applications. He routinely procures advanced computing solutions, secure communications software, autonomous system control frameworks, and free-space optical networking technologies, demonstrating expertise in the technical domains critical to the Air Force’s future warfare capabilities.