Lindsey Marshall

Lindsey Marshall serves as a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency (HQ0276), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies to support the development and fielding of integrated missile defense systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurements—from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration—focusing primarily on research and development contracts for advanced defense technologies. She ensures compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations while aligning contractual instruments with the MDA’s strategic objectives in ballistic and hypersonic threat mitigation. Her acquisitions typically involve cutting-edge sensor architectures, command-and-control systems, and interceptor technologies requiring rigorous technical validation and operational testing. Marshall collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense contractors, including prime systems integrators, aerospace engineering firms, and specialized R&D vendors with deep expertise in missile defense domains. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing proven capabilities in systems engineering, radar signal processing, and hypersonic flight modeling. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical credibility, past performance, and the ability to meet stringent DoD security and delivery timelines, fostering partnerships built on precision, accountability, and innovation. Marshall’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical merit and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the MDA’s urgent operational needs and the highly specialized nature of its R&D requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all applicable small business outreach and reporting obligations. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—reflecting her deep specialization in advanced defense R&D. She routinely procures services related to physics-based modeling, radar and infrared sensor development, kinetic intercept technology, and integrated battle management systems, supporting the MDA’s mission to counter emerging strategic threats through technological superiority.