Alexis Diaz

Alexis Diaz serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), overseeing the acquisition of advanced aviation training systems critical to naval aircrew readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts for immersive simulation platforms, mission-critical avionics, and integrated training curricula, Diaz ensures alignment with Department of the Navy modernization priorities. Their work directly supports the development of next-generation tactical training environments, emphasizing realism, interoperability, and rapid capability insertion for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aerial systems. Diaz maintains strategic relationships with core contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both recognized leaders in high-fidelity flight simulation and crew training solutions. These partnerships are characterized by long-term sustainment contracts and technology refresh initiatives, often involving rapid prototyping and agile acquisition pathways. The contracting approach prioritizes vendor collaboration to integrate cutting-edge immersive technologies such as mixed-reality trainers and AI-driven adaptive learning systems into operational training pipelines. A defining feature of Diaz’s procurement strategy is a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all training systems acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and consistent focus on fostering innovation through small business participation, with no awards directed to large businesses or non-set-aside vehicles. The approach enhances competition, promotes niche technical capabilities, and strengthens the defense industrial base. The sole NAICS focus of 611430—Professional and Management Development Training—underscores Diaz’s specialization in acquiring instructor-led, scenario-based, and technology-enhanced learning systems. Procurements center on flight training simulators, mission rehearsal environments, and curriculum development services tailored to naval aviation standards, with deep technical expertise in aviation training standards, human performance modeling, and distributed learning architectures.