Timothy J Wisecup

Timothy J. Wisecup serves as a Contracting Officer within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Propulsion Directorate (FA8650), where he leads the acquisition of advanced aerospace technologies critical to U.S. air and space dominance. His portfolio centers on research and development contracts for next-generation propulsion systems, hypersonic flight technologies, and high-performance functional materials. Wisecup manages complex, technically demanding procurements that bridge fundamental science and operational deployment, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to the Department of the Air Force. He plays a pivotal role in translating laboratory innovations into field-ready systems through structured contracting strategies aligned with federal acquisition regulations and defense innovation directives. Wisecup maintains consistent partnerships with leading aerospace and defense contractors, including UES INC, General Electric Company, DCS Corporation, Spirit Aerosystems Inc, and Advanced Thermoplastic Composites LLC. These relationships reflect a focus on high-technical-capacity vendors capable of delivering advanced engineering solutions in propulsion, materials science, and flight control systems. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with industry leaders who possess deep domain expertise and proven capability in solving complex technical challenges under stringent performance and security requirements. Wisecup’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-aside mechanisms, his contracting actions remain compliant with all federal small business goals, and small businesses may still compete on an equal footing under open solicitations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), accounting for 83.3% of his activity, with additional emphasis on NAICS 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). He procures advanced propulsion components, adaptive flight control hardware, and high-temperature composite materials, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace R&D and systems integration for hypersonic and next-generation air platforms.