Robert D. Kuczenski

Robert D. Kuczenski serves as a Contracting Officer for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for integrated missile defense systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR and DFARS guidelines, he supports MDA’s mission to develop, test, and field layered ballistic missile defense architectures. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology systems including sensor modernization, guided interceptors, and command-and-control integration, requiring deep technical understanding of aerospace and defense engineering domains. Kuczenski manages full lifecycle procurements from market research through contract closeout, ensuring compliance with national security requirements and acquisition best practices. He maintains longstanding relationships with prime defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, partnering with these industry leaders to deliver advanced missile defense capabilities. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk-sharing mechanisms, often utilizing cost-reimbursement and fixed-price incentive structures. Kuczenski also collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc. for systems engineering and technical assistance, reflecting a balanced reliance on both major primes and specialized service providers to sustain mission-critical R&D and fielding efforts. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Kuczenski consistently allocates approximately 25% of his contract opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation. He prioritizes socioeconomic programs that enhance innovation and industrial base resilience, particularly supporting small businesses with relevant technical expertise in aerospace and communications systems. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to aircraft manufacturing (336411), radio and wireless communications equipment (334220), and industrial machinery (333924), underscoring his specialization in hardware-intensive defense systems. Kuczenski’s expertise lies in procuring advanced electro-optical sensors, guidance subsystems, and integrated battle management architectures critical to midcourse and terminal-phase interception capabilities.