Tommie Rogers

Tommie Rogers serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO, a specialized unit under the Department of the Air Force focused on advancing space domain capabilities. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in telecommunications, engineering services, and electromagnetic warfare support, Rogers ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical systems that enhance space domain awareness and secure satellite communications. Their work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperatives to modernize resilient space architectures and maintain operational superiority in contested environments, with a focus on high-technology, low-latency solutions for defense-critical infrastructure. Rogers maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading technical contractors including Keystone Mission Solutions Corp, Riverside Research Institute, and Bowhead Information Technology Service LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense-industrial base firms with proven expertise in space systems engineering, signal intelligence, and secure telecommunications. The working relationship is characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based contract structures, and a focus on rapid prototyping and fielding of next-generation space capabilities under tight operational timelines. Set-aside preferences are evenly split between open competition and 8(a) competed awards, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes both innovation from small businesses and scalability from experienced contractors. This 50/50 distribution underscores a deliberate commitment to fostering socioeconomic diversity in the space technology supply chain while ensuring mission readiness through proven performance. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) and NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting a focus on advanced satellite communications, space-based sensor integration, and specialized engineering support. Additional activity in NAICS 517919 indicates strong demand for emerging space telecommunications infrastructure, including quantum-secure links and contested-environment RF systems. Rogers’ expertise lies in acquiring mission-enabling technologies that bridge tactical space operations with next-generation defense architectures.