Marc Torres

Marc Torres serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical aerospace and space-based sustainment capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for guided missile systems, satellite communications infrastructure, and global positioning system modernization efforts, ensuring operational readiness of national defense assets. His portfolio centers on complex, technology-driven contracts requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, particularly in research, development, and engineering services. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Torres maintains strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of defense contractors specializing in systems engineering, space domain awareness, and advanced navigation technologies. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and technical validation, fostering long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing clearance-level expertise and proven experience in classified aerospace programs. Torres demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, particularly among firms capable of delivering high-precision engineering and R&D services. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His primary focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he procures advanced engineering services, systems integration, and prototype development for next-generation space and missile systems. His technical expertise spans signal processing, satellite payload sustainment, and command-and-control architecture modernization, positioning him as a key enabler of the Air Force’s space superiority and deterrence objectives.