Maj Derrick Langley

Maj Derrick Langley serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize critical aerospace and space-based defense systems. His role centers on ensuring the operational readiness of guided missile platforms, satellite communications networks, and global positioning infrastructure through technically demanding contract actions. He specializes in research and development contracts aligned with advanced navigation, space vehicle sustainment, and command and control systems, working closely with engineering teams to translate mission requirements into actionable acquisition strategies that support national security objectives. Maj Langley collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense technology contractors, including prime systems integrators and specialized R&D firms with deep expertise in aerospace engineering and space systems lifecycle support. His procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency and innovation, often engaging vendors with proven capabilities in signal processing, space-based sensor integration, and secure communications architectures. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his working relationships are characterized by long-term partnerships built on performance reliability and technical adaptability in high-stakes operational environments. Maj Langley’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven priority to access the broadest possible pool of technical expertise, prioritizing capability over socioeconomic classification. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, his team remains open to qualified small businesses that demonstrate superior technical merit and system integration experience in niche aerospace domains. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 541712, encompassing research and development in physical and engineering sciences. He routinely procures advanced systems engineering services, prototype development, test and evaluation support, and sustainment engineering for space and missile platforms. His technical domain expertise lies in space situational awareness, secure satellite communications, and next-generation navigation technologies, making him a critical link between operational needs and cutting-edge defense innovation.