Ryan Corrigan

Ryan Corrigan serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division (FA9453), supporting the acquisition of advanced aerospace and space domain technologies. Though not a primary contracting officer, he plays a critical role in facilitating research-driven procurements that align with the division’s mission to accelerate innovation in rocket propulsion, resilient computing architectures, and high-performance instrumentation for autonomous space systems. His work centers on enabling rapid prototyping and foundational research contracts, often coordinating between technical teams and contracting offices to ensure alignment with strategic Air Force space priorities, including satellite communications and space domain awareness. While no primary contractor relationships are currently documented in the procurement record, Corrigan’s role involves engagement with academic and research institutions that serve as key technical partners. These collaborations typically involve universities and professional schools delivering specialized engineering services, computational modeling, and experimental propulsion systems. His working pattern emphasizes technical alignment over commercial vendor relationships, fostering partnerships rooted in academic research capabilities and government-funded innovation programs. Corrigan’s procurement activities reflect a strict focus on non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of actions awarded under standard competitive procedures. There is no indication of targeted socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences, suggesting a procurement posture prioritizing technical merit and research capability over socioeconomic criteria. His primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 611310—Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools—indicating a consistent reliance on higher education institutions for advanced R&D services. He supports the acquisition of cutting-edge technical deliverables including propulsion system prototypes, space-grade sensor integration, and high-fidelity simulation tools, reflecting deep expertise in aerospace research contracting and academic-industry collaboration.