Julia Cline

Julia Cline supports the procurement mission of NASA Langley Research Center by managing complex acquisitions aligned with the agency’s core focus on aeronautics and space systems innovation. She oversees the acquisition of advanced engineering services, research and development contracts, and specialized instrumentation critical to hypersonics, remote sensing, and spacecraft systems. Her work ensures that cutting-edge scientific capabilities are delivered through compliant, mission-critical contracting pathways, directly enabling Langley’s leadership in atmospheric flight technologies and planetary exploration systems. She typically handles research-oriented contracts requiring technical rigor, rigorous performance metrics, and close collaboration with federal scientists and engineers. Cline maintains strategic relationships with a select group of high-impact contractors, including Jackson Bond Enterprises, LLC for specialized engineering support, the University of Utah for advanced materials and aerospace research, and Roche Diagnostics Corporation for instrumentation and sensor development. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engaging both academic research institutions and niche industry providers capable of delivering proprietary technologies under stringent NASA compliance standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration, technical adaptability, and performance-based outcomes over transactional procurement. Cline’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission readiness and innovation over mandated small business set-asides. While small business participation is not structurally required in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all federal contracting regulations and may include small businesses when they demonstrate unique technical capabilities. Her technical domain centers on aerospace R&D, with acquisitions spanning advanced materials, sensor systems, hypersonic test infrastructure, and spaceborne instrumentation. She procures services and equipment tied to NAICS categories including scientific research and development, aerospace product and parts manufacturing, and electromagnetic and optical equipment manufacturing, consistently supporting Langley’s mission to pioneer next-generation flight and exploration technologies.