Aaron Koumaras

Aaron Koumaras serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, supporting the U.S. Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize surface ship systems. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical engineering and electronic systems, including propulsion, ballast, damage control, and industrial control infrastructure. His work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring the integration of advanced technologies onto naval platforms. Koumaras handles contract actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, focusing on technical specifications that align with naval engineering standards and lifecycle sustainment requirements. He maintains strong, long-term relationships with leading defense and industrial contractors including FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, LEIDOS, INC., ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION, G. S. E. DYNAMICS, INC., and KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC. These partnerships center on the procurement of high-reliability motor and generator systems, control components, and shipboard integration services. Koumaras consistently engages these vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contract actions, fostering collaboration on technical compliance, quality assurance, and delivery timelines critical to naval platform availability. His contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate emphasis on enabling small business participation. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, his portfolio consistently includes opportunities for small businesses with relevant technical capabilities in marine systems and industrial controls. Koumaras specializes in NAICS 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), where he procures custom-engineered electrical drive systems and auxiliary power units for naval vessels. He also manages acquisitions under NAICS 561790 for specialized building and facility services supporting shipyard infrastructure. His domain expertise lies in electromechanical systems, shipboard integration, and industrial control networks essential to the Navy’s surface fleet modernization and sustainment initiatives.