Alberto Amparo

Alberto Amparo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical training systems that enhance naval aviation readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced simulation, immersive training environments, and avionics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy strategic modernization goals. His acquisitions span complex technical domains including tactical combat training, flight curriculum development, and integrated training infrastructure, requiring deep subject matter expertise in defense aviation systems and federal acquisition regulations. Alberto maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity flight simulators, synthetic training environments, and mission rehearsal systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in defense-grade training technologies, while also engaging a broader base of specialized vendors for niche technical services. He consistently collaborates with contractors who demonstrate compliance with MIL-STD and DoD cybersecurity requirements, ensuring system interoperability and operational readiness. Alberto exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal portions of his portfolio allocated to open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes small business participation, particularly among firms certified as small disadvantaged businesses, and prioritizes vendor diversity without compromising technical performance or mission criticality. His approach supports the Navy’s broader goal of fostering innovation through broad-based industry engagement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 611512 (Flight Training), reflecting his specialization in software integration, training system sustainment, and pilot/aircrew instruction platforms. He also procures related services in convention and trade show logistics for training expos and avionics environmental control systems, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining the Navy’s advanced training ecosystem.