Kevin R. Miller

Kevin R. Miller serves as a Contracting Officer for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rwk division (FA8651), where he manages complex research and development procurements critical to advancing aerospace, hypersonic, and autonomous defense systems. In this role, he executes full-cycle contracting actions for high-risk, high-reward scientific initiatives aligned with the Department of the Air Force’s strategic technology priorities. His portfolio primarily consists of basic and applied R&D contracts under FAR Part 35 and 37, supporting innovation in physical and engineering sciences through competitive and sole-source mechanisms. Miller ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering agile procurement pathways to accelerate the transition of emerging technologies from lab to field. His primary contractor relationships center on Concurrent Real-Time, Inc., a trusted partner in real-time simulation, sensor modeling, and infrared scene projection systems. Miller routinely engages with specialized technology vendors capable of delivering advanced engineering solutions in guidance systems, space vehicle architectures, and autonomous control algorithms. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over cost alone, cultivating long-term partnerships with firms possessing deep domain expertise in defense-relevant physics and systems integration. Miller’s procurement activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the mission-critical nature of the technologies being acquired, where specialized capabilities often reside in a narrow pool of qualified vendors. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, he remains compliant with all statutory requirements and evaluates small business capabilities on a case-by-case basis when technical merit aligns. His primary NAICS focus is 541712, reflecting a strong emphasis on physical and engineering R&D, particularly in infrared simulation, wireless communications hardware, and autonomous systems. He also regularly procures services from academic institutions and professional associations supporting defense science initiatives, demonstrating a cross-sector approach to innovation that bridges government labs, industry, and research universities.