Argentina Thompson

Argentina Thompson serves as a key procurement lead 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. She manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on immersive simulation technologies, tactical flight training platforms, and mission-critical avionics infrastructure, ensuring naval aircrews receive cutting-edge, realistic training environments. Her work directly enables readiness across naval aviation by procuring integrated training solutions that bridge curriculum development with high-fidelity simulation systems. Thompson’s acquisitions span professional services, technical training, and systems integration, aligning with the division’s strategic priorities in digital transformation and operational realism. She maintains strong, recurring partnerships with STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized training system development, simulation engineering, and flight training curriculum support. These relationships reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in defense-grade simulation architectures and aviation training standards. While these firms dominate her contractor base, she also engages a broad ecosystem of niche technical vendors to support specialized capabilities, indicating a balanced approach between proven capability and innovation. Thompson’s contracting patterns demonstrate equal emphasis on open competition and small business set-asides, with 50% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering competition among small businesses, particularly those with expertise in technical training and professional services. Her approach supports socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Her primary NAICS focus lies in 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), underscoring her specialization in systems engineering services, training program development, and simulation-based instruction. She procures complex, integrated solutions that combine hardware, software, and pedagogical design to deliver next-generation aviation training systems.