Aquaria V. Loredo

Aquaria V. Loredo serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace components, electronic assembly systems, and cybersecurity-enabled communications infrastructure. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with operational readiness goals, focusing on high-integrity technical solutions that support fleet modernization and warfighter capabilities. Loredo maintains enduring relationships with key industry partners including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC and Lockheed Martin Corporation, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to deliver advanced electronic systems and integrated engineering services. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical collaboration with prime contractors who demonstrate proven capability in defense-grade electronics and mission-critical systems integration, while actively engaging subcontractors to meet small business participation targets. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in defense contracting, Loredo prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing over half of her portfolio to small businesses. This consistent commitment reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and resilience within the defense supply chain, with frequent use of 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB set-asides to broaden vendor participation and enhance competition. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services). She specializes in sourcing ruggedized avionics, secure data storage systems, embedded computing hardware, and specialized engineering support tailored to naval electronic warfare platforms, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace electronics and mission systems integration.