Andrew Infantolino

Andrew Infantolino serves as a key procurement professional 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. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical simulation technologies, immersive training environments, and integrated avionics infrastructure essential for pilot and aircrew readiness. His portfolio focuses on high-fidelity tactical combat trainers, flight simulators, and embedded training systems that align with Navy aviation curriculum modernization priorities. Infantolino ensures acquisitions adhere to defense acquisition regulations while enabling rapid technology insertion and operational scalability across naval aviation platforms. His primary contractor relationships center on STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized simulation hardware, software integration, and training system sustainment services. Infantolino fosters long-term, performance-based partnerships with these industry leaders, emphasizing system interoperability, lifecycle support, and compliance with military specifications. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval aviation training domains and a demonstrated capacity to deliver complex, mission-essential systems under strict security and certification requirements. Infantolino maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside policy under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense technology ecosystem. All procurements are structured to prioritize small business participation, ensuring that innovative capabilities from emerging vendors are integrated into naval training modernization efforts. This approach aligns with DoD mandates to broaden the supplier base and enhance resilience through diversified, agile contractors. His procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), underscoring deep technical expertise in the design, development, and integration of custom computing systems for military training applications. He specializes in procuring real-time simulation platforms, embedded training computers, and secure avionics architectures that support synthetic environments for flight, weapons, and mission systems training.