Judah Goldwasser

Judah Goldwasser serves as a Program Manager within DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office (DSO), where he leads high-risk, high-reward research initiatives aimed at enabling transformative military technologies. His role involves identifying, funding, and managing advanced scientific and engineering projects that bridge foundational research with operational capability. He oversees the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) to contract award and performance oversight—primarily targeting cutting-edge innovations in physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences. Goldwasser’s portfolio aligns with DARPA’s mission to maintain U.S. technological superiority through breakthroughs in autonomous systems, bio-integrated technologies, and next-generation computing platforms. He maintains strategic relationships with a select group of research-driven contractors, including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH LLC, and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC., reflecting his focus on organizations with deep expertise in advanced materials, sensor development, and bio-engineered systems. His procurement approach emphasizes technical excellence and innovation over cost competitiveness, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering novel solutions under tight timelines and uncertain technical parameters. These collaborations are typically non-traditional, involving academia-industry hybrids and specialized R&D providers rather than large defense primes. Goldwasser’s contracting portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects DARPA’s priority of selecting the most technically capable performer regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission impact over socioeconomic program objectives. While small business participation is not structurally mandated, firms with specialized capabilities are actively pursued when they meet the technical rigor required. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he acquires advanced prototyping, computational modeling, neurotechnology, and quantum-enabled systems. His domain expertise spans microelectronics, biohybrid interfaces, and autonomous control architectures, making him a key driver of DARPA’s next-generation defense science portfolio.