Anthony McEntegart

Anthony McEntegart serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical aviation training systems. His role centers on procuring advanced simulation platforms, immersive training environments, and integrated avionics infrastructure essential to enhancing pilot and aircrew readiness across naval aviation. McEntegart executes complex contracts under FAR and DFARS guidelines, focusing on research, development, and sustainment of next-generation training technologies that support tactical combat readiness and curriculum modernization. He works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into enforceable contract statements of work, ensuring alignment with Navy aviation modernization priorities. McEntegart maintains established working relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity flight simulators, synthetic training environments, and mission rehearsal systems. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in aviation training technology. He frequently engages contractors capable of delivering integrated hardware-software solutions, including real-time data analytics and adaptive learning systems, ensuring sustained operational effectiveness. His contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic diversity, with nearly equal portions of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and No Set-Asides, alongside a consistent 20% allocation to Women-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced strategy supports broad vendor participation while maintaining flexibility for mission-critical needs. McEntegart actively encourages small business involvement through pre-solicitation outreach and tailored evaluation criteria that value technical capability alongside socioeconomic compliance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), reflecting a unique blend of software development, systems engineering, and training event support. He specializes in acquiring custom simulation software, instructional design services, and large-scale training exercises that bridge technical capability with operational doctrine, ensuring naval aircrews are prepared for evolving maritime threats.