Joseph M. McCollister

Joseph M. McCollister serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in national security and space technology domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities in aerospace and defense systems. His portfolio primarily consists of sole-source and competitive procurements for advanced research, development, and manufacturing of guided missile systems and space-based technologies. McCollister’s expertise lies in navigating the technical and regulatory intricacies of high-consequence acquisitions, ensuring timely delivery of mission-essential hardware and analytical services from qualified industry partners. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in current data, McCollister routinely engages with prime contractors and subsystem suppliers possessing specialized clearance levels and technical certifications required for space and missile programs. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established defense aerospace firms with proven track records in systems integration, propulsion, and orbital platform development. He maintains a rigorous evaluation framework focused on technical capability, past performance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent national security requirements. McCollister’s contracting activity is exclusively classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences. This pattern suggests that the nature of the acquisitions he manages—often involving classified technologies, export controls, or unique technical qualifications—requires a narrow pool of cleared, high-capability vendors, limiting the applicability of small business set-aside programs. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 927110 (Space Research and Technology) and 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in space systems engineering, launch vehicle integration, and advanced guidance technologies. He procures end-to-end solutions including satellite payloads, propulsion systems, telemetry infrastructure, and mission control software, working closely with defense contractors and research institutions operating at the forefront of aerospace innovation.