Ryan Bradley

Ryan Bradley supports the procurement mission of NASA Langley Research Center by managing complex research and development acquisitions aligned with the agency’s strategic focus on aeronautics and space systems. He oversees contracts for advanced engineering research, hypersonic vehicle technologies, remote sensing instrumentation, and spacecraft systems development, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and NASA’s technical objectives. His role centers on translating scientific priorities into actionable procurement strategies that enable innovation in physical and engineering sciences. Bradley maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including Jackson Bond Enterprises, LLC, the University of Utah, and Roche Diagnostics Corporation, reflecting a blend of small business innovation, academic research collaboration, and specialized technical services. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term, mission-critical engagements with entities capable of delivering high-fidelity R&D outputs, often involving prototype development, systems integration, and experimental validation. These relationships are characterized by deep technical alignment and a focus on performance-based outcomes. He demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and leverage the agility of small firms in advancing cutting-edge aerospace technologies. His procurement approach prioritizes socioeconomic diversity while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Bradley’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he procures services related to materials science, flight dynamics modeling, atmospheric testing, and sensor development. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of R&D contracting, from requirements definition through performance evaluation, ensuring alignment with NASA’s goals in next-generation aerospace systems and planetary exploration technologies.