Benjamin C Zaslow

Benjamin C. Zaslow serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare suites, and integrated aircraft subsystems. His portfolio emphasizes technical procurement under FAR and DFARS frameworks, with a focus on research and development, engineering services, and specialized manufacturing for next-generation airborne platforms. Zaslow ensures compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with the agency’s mission to maintain air superiority and operational readiness across the fleet. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in aerospace systems integration, analytical instrumentation, and structural metal fabrication. Zaslow’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment support for legacy and emerging platforms. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Zaslow demonstrates a deliberate 10% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a structured approach to small business engagement without compromising mission-critical requirements. His socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize broad small business participation over narrow set-asides, ensuring competitive access while maintaining technical rigor. His primary NAICS focus includes Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and Engineering Services, underscoring his expertise in procuring high-precision components, test equipment, and systems engineering support. Zaslow’s technical domain spans avionics integration, electronic warfare modernization, and mission system sustainment, making him a key enabler of the Navy’s air dominance objectives.