Megan A Deluca

Megan Deluca serves as a Contracting Officer with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), supporting the Air Force’s research and infrastructure modernization mission. She is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her portfolio primarily focuses on real estate leasing and social science research services, ensuring mission-critical facilities and analytical capabilities are procured in alignment with federal regulations and strategic objectives. Deluca works closely with program managers and technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into legally compliant, performance-based contract requirements. Deluca maintains a broad network of vendors, particularly those specializing in commercial real estate leasing and applied social science research. She engages with both large institutional lessors and niche research firms capable of delivering qualitative and quantitative analyses in areas such as policy evaluation, human factors, and organizational behavior. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and long-term performance outcomes, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her emphasis on competitive bidding ensures equitable access for all qualified vendors, aligning with broader DoD efficiency goals. Her approach prioritizes value and capability over socioeconomic categorization, consistent with mission-critical acquisition needs. Deluca’s primary focus lies in NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property) and NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities). She routinely procures leased facilities for testing and evaluation environments, as well as contract research services supporting human performance, behavioral analysis, and policy impact studies. Her expertise spans the intersection of physical infrastructure and analytical services, making her a key liaison between engineering operations and social science research communities within the defense ecosystem.