Reggie Wills

Reggie Wills serves as a key procurement professional within the Missile Defense Agency, supporting the development and fielding of integrated missile defense systems critical to national security. Responsible for managing complex acquisition strategies, Wills oversees contracts for advanced engineering services and specialized chemical manufacturing essential to sensor systems, interceptor hardware, and missile defense architecture integration. Their work directly enables MDA’s mission to enhance midcourse and terminal-phase interception capabilities through rapid prototyping, system modernization, and technology transition from research to operational deployment. Wills maintains sustained working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, partnering with industry leaders to deliver high-assurance guided weapon systems and sensor modernization platforms. Jacobs Technology Inc. is also a consistent collaborator, particularly on systems integration and test support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in missile defense technologies, often involving cost-reimbursement and performance-based contracting vehicles to manage technical risk and schedule complexity. While the majority of Wills’ acquisitions are competed without set-asides (77.8%), there is a notable and consistent commitment to 8(a) small business participation (22.2%), reflecting a strategic effort to foster innovation from disadvantaged firms within the national defense industrial base. This balance ensures access to cutting-edge capabilities while promoting socioeconomic equity in defense contracting. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing), supporting propellant and warhead material development, and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), which underpins system design, modeling, and integration efforts. These categories highlight deep technical expertise in missile system chemistry and systems engineering, positioning Wills at the intersection of advanced materials science and defense systems acquisition.