Benjamen R Morgan

Benjamen R. Morgan serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, negotiating, and administering contracts, Morgan supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, flight training programs, communications equipment, and logistics support contracts, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities across carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms. Morgan maintains consistent working relationships with key defense industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors to deliver complex aerospace and defense systems. He also collaborates with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance, performance accountability, and lifecycle sustainment requirements. His procurement approach emphasizes risk mitigation, technical validation, and contract performance oversight aligned with DoD acquisition regulations. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition—reflecting a 77.8% no set-aside preference—Morgan actively supports small business participation, with 22.2% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses in technical and service sectors critical to naval aviation readiness. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 611512 (Flight Training) and 541330 (Engineering Services), with additional emphasis on custom computer programming, communications equipment manufacturing, and related logistics support. Morgan’s expertise lies in acquiring advanced technical services that enhance avionics integration, pilot training systems, and maintenance infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness across the naval aviation enterprise.