Agapito Santana

Agapito Santana serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development and integration of next-generation naval aviation systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for mission-critical technologies in avionics, sensor systems, command and control, and software-enabled warfare platforms. He operates within a high-stakes technical environment, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning procurement outcomes with the Navy’s strategic priorities in airborne systems modernization and operational readiness. Santana maintains established working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships are characterized by sustained engagement on long-term R&D and systems integration efforts, often involving technical specifications for electronic warfare, mission simulation, and avionics modernization. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-managed acquisition strategies tailored to high-technology deliverables. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Santana consistently facilitates a meaningful level of small business participation, with approximately 22.2% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate innovation through qualified small vendors, though he prioritizes technical capability and mission need over socioeconomic preferences when evaluating proposals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep engagement in advanced systems development, test and evaluation, and technical support services. He routinely procures custom software, embedded systems, sensor integration, and mission-critical engineering solutions that directly enhance naval air warfare capabilities.