Tyler Potts

Tyler Potts supports procurement operations at NASA Johnson Space Center, where he facilitates acquisitions critical to advancing human spaceflight systems and life sciences research. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning engineering services, space vehicle component manufacturing, and physical sciences R&D, ensuring alignment with the Center’s mission to enable sustainable crewed exploration beyond low Earth orbit. His work directly supports the development of spacecraft guidance systems, microgravity physiology technologies, and radiation biology solutions, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with federal acquisition regulations for high-stakes aerospace applications. Potts maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including Sierra Space Corp, Aspera Biomedicines, Inc., and Single Crystal Diamond Inc., reflecting a focus on innovative aerospace and biomedical technologies. He engages with vendors that deliver specialized hardware, advanced materials, and mission-critical engineering support, often requiring niche expertise in space-rated systems and non-traditional materials science. His contracting patterns indicate consistent collaboration with firms capable of meeting NASA’s stringent performance, safety, and certification standards for human-rated systems. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in high-technology aerospace domains. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals active outreach and support for capable small firms in specialized technical fields. Potts’ primary NAICS focus areas—engineering services (541330), guided missile and space vehicle parts manufacturing (336419), and physical sciences R&D (541715)—reveal deep expertise in procuring advanced technical services and components for human spaceflight systems. He routinely sources spacecraft avionics, life support subsystems, and experimental research equipment, requiring close coordination with technical teams to ensure contract requirements align with mission-critical operational needs.