Mr. Gennady Staskevich

Mr. Gennady Staskevich serves as a primary contracting professional within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s FA8750 Rik office, where he leads the acquisition of advanced research and development services critical to next-generation aerospace and defense systems. His role centers on managing complex, mission-critical contracts in physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences to support autonomous systems, resilient communications, AI-enabled battle-space awareness, and quantum-enabled technologies. He is instrumental in translating strategic R&D priorities into actionable procurement actions, ensuring alignment with Department of the Air Force innovation goals and technical requirements. Staskevich maintains consistent, high-impact relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin, Eaton Corporation, Technergetics, LLC, and Caelight, Inc. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on classified and unclassified R&D initiatives, often involving prototype development, systems integration, and advanced sensor technologies. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and iterative collaboration with industry partners to accelerate innovation cycles. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing mission capability over socioeconomic criteria in this high-stakes R&D environment. Staskevich’s primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—reflecting deep expertise in foundational science and engineering innovation. He routinely procures services related to free-space optical communications, AI/ML algorithm development, quantum sensing, materials science, and embedded systems, ensuring the Air Force maintains technological superiority through cutting-edge scientific advancement.