Sean Martin

Sean Martin serves as a key procurement lead within the Kessel Run organization of the Department of the Air Force, driving the acquisition of mission-critical software and digital systems that support air and space operations. He specializes in rapid, agile contracting aligned with DevSecOps principles and cloud-native development, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities for Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES) and other modernization initiatives. His portfolio centers on software development, systems integration, and secure cloud infrastructure, with a focus on accelerating the fielding of combat-relevant digital tools through iterative, requirement-driven contracting approaches. Martin maintains a primary working relationship with The Boeing Company, leveraging their enterprise-scale engineering and systems integration expertise to deliver complex, high-assurance software solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense technology partners capable of operating in secure, classified environments and adhering to DoD cybersecurity standards such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-53. These partnerships are typically structured as performance-based, outcome-oriented contracts emphasizing continuous delivery and operational feedback loops. Martin’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects Kessel Run’s urgent mission tempo and the need for rapid access to specialized technical capabilities, prioritizing capability and speed over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, vendor selection remains governed by technical merit, past performance, and compliance with federal cybersecurity and acquisition regulations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, DevSecOps toolchain integration, and cloud migration services. He also regularly procures wired telecommunications infrastructure (517111) and computer facilities management (541513) to support secure, scalable digital environments. His domain expertise centers on aerospace command and control systems, secure cloud platforms, and mission-critical software modernization within the DoD’s digital transformation ecosystem.