Aly Comellas

Aly Comellas serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to modernize and sustain advanced aviation training systems. Responsible for managing acquisitions of mission-critical simulation platforms, immersive training environments, and integrated avionics infrastructure, Comellas ensures that training solutions meet rigorous operational readiness standards for naval aircrews. Their portfolio encompasses end-to-end contract lifecycle management for complex, technology-driven systems, including live-virtual-constructive (LVC) training architectures and tactical combat training simulators aligned with Navy aviation curriculum requirements. Comellas maintains consistent partnerships with STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized training system integration, simulation hardware, and flight training device sustainment services. These relationships reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in defense-grade simulation and avionics modernization, while maintaining a disciplined approach to vendor performance and technical compliance. Contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced contractors capable of delivering high-fidelity, mission-essential systems under strict DoD acquisition frameworks. While the majority of procurements are conducted as unrestricted acquisitions, Comellas demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic effort to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation from qualified small businesses without compromising technical integrity or schedule requirements. The division’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 333310—Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing—indicating a specialized domain in the design, integration, and sustainment of advanced training equipment and simulation systems. Comellas’ expertise lies in acquiring complex electro-mechanical systems, embedded software platforms, and real-time training infrastructure essential to naval aviation readiness.