Anthony J. Delicati

Anthony J. Delicati serves as Department Head of the NAWC Training Systems Division (N61340), where he oversees the acquisition and sustainment of advanced training systems critical to naval aviation readiness. In this role, he leads the procurement of mission-critical simulation platforms, immersive training environments, and avionics infrastructure that enhance pilot and aircrew proficiency across tactical and operational domains. His portfolio encompasses complex systems integration projects requiring rigorous engineering validation and lifecycle support, aligning directly with the Navy’s strategic imperatives to modernize training capabilities through cutting-edge digital technologies and synthetic environments. Delicati maintains enduring partnerships with leading defense and training systems contractors, most notably STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, who provide specialized simulation hardware, flight training devices, and curriculum development services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical adaptability, and performance-based outcomes, favoring contractors with proven expertise in military aviation training systems and systems engineering lifecycle management. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement across multiple contract vehicles, ensuring continuity in capability upgrades and operational support. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 89.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic classifications. However, he consistently allocates 10.7% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured but intentional support for small business innovation within the training systems ecosystem. Delicati’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 921190 (Other General Government Support) for program management and systems integration, 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) for simulation hardware and embedded systems, and 541330 (Engineering Services) for technical design and test support. His work demands deep domain expertise in avionics, mission rehearsal systems, and real-time training infrastructure, positioning him at the intersection of defense technology and operational readiness.