Maurice Martin

Maurice Martin serves as a key procurement lead within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Propulsion Directorate (FA8650), overseeing the acquisition of advanced aerospace technologies critical to U.S. air and space dominance. Responsible for managing complex research and development contracts, he facilitates the transition of cutting-edge propulsion systems, hypersonic flight technologies, and high-performance materials from laboratory innovation to operational capability. His portfolio centers on fundamental and applied R&D initiatives that support adaptive flight control, thermal protection systems, and next-generation engine architectures, ensuring the Air Force maintains technological superiority through strategic sourcing of high-risk, high-reward engineering solutions. Martin maintains consistent partnerships with industry leaders including UES INC, General Electric Company, DCS Corporation, Spirit Aerosystems Inc., and Advanced Thermoplastic Composites LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for established aerospace and defense contractors with proven expertise in propulsion systems, composite materials, and systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering mission-critical innovations under stringent aerospace standards. His procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified entities capable of meeting the extreme performance demands of propulsion and hypersonics research. The agency’s entire acquisition portfolio is concentrated under NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—indicating a singular focus on advanced engineering R&D. Martin procures specialized services in computational fluid dynamics, materials characterization, additive manufacturing of metallic and ceramic composites, and propulsion system prototyping, ensuring the Air Force remains at the forefront of aerospace propulsion innovation.