Justin D. Roberts

Justin D. Roberts serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. He manages complex acquisitions for guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and global positioning infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through lifecycle support and technological modernization. His role centers on executing full-spectrum contracting actions—from research and development to manufacturing and integration—aligning procurement strategy with national security priorities for space and missile systems. Roberts maintains strategic relationships with a select group of defense prime contractors and specialized technology providers experienced in high-assurance aerospace systems. He collaborates closely with firms possessing cleared facilities, systems engineering expertise, and proven track records in missile guidance, space vehicle integration, and secure command and control architectures. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on compliance, innovation, and mission alignment. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on technical proficiency and system integration capacity. Roberts’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 927110 (space research and technology), each accounting for 40% of activity, with an additional 20% directed toward 336414 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing). He consistently sources advanced propulsion systems, radiation-hardened electronics, secure data links, and autonomous navigation technologies, demonstrating deep expertise in space systems sustainment and next-generation missile defense architectures.