Andrew Yi

Andrew Yi serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), responsible for managing acquisitions that advance naval aviation training capabilities. He oversees the lifecycle of complex simulation, immersive training, and mission-critical avionics systems, ensuring alignment with the Department of the Navy’s strategic goals for pilot and aircrew readiness. His portfolio includes integrated training systems, synthetic environments, and adaptive learning platforms designed to replicate high-fidelity combat scenarios. Andrew plays a central role in translating operational requirements into solicitation strategies that prioritize technological innovation, interoperability, and sustainment. He maintains consistent contracting relationships with STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC, and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide advanced flight simulation hardware, training system integration, and curriculum development services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in military aviation training, while maintaining flexibility for niche technical vendors. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, systems engineering support, and long-term sustainment obligations. Andrew demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his set-aside acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from emerging defense contractors and ensure broad socioeconomic inclusion across the training systems supply chain. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small businesses capable of delivering specialized simulation components, software development, and training support services. While NAICS data is not currently available, his acquisitions are concentrated in advanced training systems, virtual and augmented reality environments, and mission-specific avionics integration—domains requiring deep expertise in human-machine interfaces, real-time data fusion, and adaptive learning architectures. His technical focus underscores a mission-critical need for next-generation training infrastructure that enhances naval aviation readiness through cutting-edge simulation technologies.