MiMi Martin

MiMi Martin serves as a Contracting Officer for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rwk division (FA8651), where she leads the acquisition of high-risk, high-reward research and development contracts critical to national aerospace and defense superiority. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex R&D procurements, she ensures compliance with federal regulations while advancing cutting-edge innovations in autonomy, hypersonics, guided missile systems, and infrared scene projection. Her portfolio centers on foundational scientific and engineering research, requiring deep technical understanding and agile contracting approaches to support rapidly evolving prototypes and experimental technologies. She plays a pivotal role in translating laboratory breakthroughs into viable defense capabilities through strategic contract structuring and risk-informed decision-making. Martin maintains a primary working relationship with Concurrent Real-Time, Inc., a trusted partner in real-time simulation, embedded systems, and high-fidelity modeling environments. Her contracting pattern reflects long-term, performance-based engagements with specialized technical vendors capable of delivering mission-critical software, hardware, and integrated testbed solutions. She favors established contractors with proven expertise in defense-relevant engineering domains, emphasizing technical rigor, rapid prototyping capability, and secure development practices. Her collaborations are characterized by iterative contract modifications, cost-reimbursement structures, and cooperative research agreements that foster innovation under tight technical and schedule constraints. Martin’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. She does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead prioritizing technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic criteria. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the research she supports, where only a limited pool of vendors possesses the requisite expertise in advanced aerospace systems and classified R&D environments. Her primary NAICS focus is 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—reflecting her exclusive engagement with scientific and engineering services. She procures advanced computing architectures, real-time simulation frameworks, sensor fusion systems, and autonomous control algorithms, all aligned with the Air Force’s strategic imperatives in air, space, and hypersonic dominance. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of defense R&D, systems engineering, and experimental acquisition methodologies.