Andrew Infantolino

Andrew Infantolino serves as a primary contracting professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), responsible for managing the acquisition of advanced simulation, avionics, and immersive training systems critical to naval aviation readiness. He plays a central role in executing the division’s mission to modernize tactical flight training infrastructure by procuring mission-critical hardware, software, and integrated training environments that enhance aircrew proficiency across live, virtual, and constructive domains. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex systems acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle sustainment planning, with a focus on interoperable training architectures aligned with Navy aviation doctrine. Infantolino maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity flight simulators, training system integration, and curriculum-enabled simulation platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and system interoperability, often engaging contractors with proven expertise in avionics, mission rehearsal systems, and real-time data analytics for training environments. He prioritizes vendors capable of delivering rapid fielding, maintenance support, and software updates to meet evolving operational requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Infantolino consistently structures procurements with a 75% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone-certified firms. His contracting patterns reflect a strategic alignment with socioeconomic goals, ensuring broad vendor engagement while maintaining technical rigor in high-stakes training system acquisitions. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334118 for computer peripheral equipment, 334310 for audio/video systems, and 334516 for analytical laboratory instruments, indicating deep specialization in hardware-integrated training solutions. He routinely procures immersive simulation hardware, flight control interfaces, sensor emulation devices, and data acquisition systems that form the backbone of next-generation naval aviation training infrastructure.