Ray Ogilvie

Ray Ogilvie serves as a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for integrated missile defense systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and solicitation development to award and administration—Ogilvie supports MDA’s mission to field layered, multi-phase interception capabilities. His portfolio primarily encompasses research and development contracts, systems engineering support, and technical consulting services critical to advancing ballistic missile defense architectures. He works closely with program offices to align procurement strategies with national security objectives and ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations for high-stakes defense technologies. Ogilvie maintains consistent contracting relationships with prime defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, partnering with these industry leaders on advanced sensor integration, guidance system development, and system-of-systems architecture projects. He also engages Jacobs Technology Inc. for technical and program management support. His working pattern reflects a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with established defense contractors capable of delivering complex, high-technology solutions under tight operational timelines. Ogilvie demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half awarded as full and open competitions. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through small business participation while maintaining access to the scale and capability of large defense primes. His contracting patterns prioritize inclusive competition without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas are 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring his specialization in systems engineering, technical analysis, and program management support for missile defense R&D. He procures services related to modeling and simulation, threat analysis, test and evaluation, and integrated architecture design—core domains essential to MDA’s technological edge.