Robert Poulin

Robert Poulin serves as a Computer Engineer within the FA8773 Acc 38 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in shaping technical acquisitions that advance cyberspace operations and mission-critical IT infrastructure. His responsibilities include evaluating, specifying, and procuring advanced computing systems, secure communications platforms, and cyber training environments essential to Air Force readiness. He works closely with technical teams to translate operational requirements into solicitation criteria, ensuring that procurements align with DoD cybersecurity standards and support high-tempo cyber and space domain missions. His acquisitions typically focus on software-defined systems, hardened computing platforms, and secure network infrastructure for classified and sensitive environments. Poulin maintains a consistent working relationship with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a key contractor providing specialized cyber operations tools, secure software development services, and tailored IT infrastructure solutions. His procurement pattern reflects a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade cybersecurity and mission-specific system integration. He engages with contractors through competitive bidding processes, often leveraging performance-based acquisition methods to ensure technical compliance and operational effectiveness. Poulin’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission-critical performance and rapid deployment over targeted small business preferences. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 511210—Software Publishers—encompassing custom cyber training software, secure operating systems, embedded firmware, and mission-specific applications for classified environments. He specializes in acquiring advanced cyber defense tools, real-time analytics platforms, and secure development environments that support formalized cyber operations training and resilient space-based communications systems.