Benjamin Chang

Benjamin Chang serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commanding Officer’s office (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for mission-critical aerospace components, secure communications infrastructure, and advanced electronic assembly systems, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals and cybersecurity standards. His work directly supports the Navy’s imperative to maintain technological superiority in contested environments through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Chang maintains established relationships with prime contractors including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, leveraging long-standing partnerships to deliver high-assurance, defense-grade hardware and integrated systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance with MIL-STD and DoD IT requirements, and rigorous oversight of deliverables in sensitive domains such as signal processing and embedded avionics. He collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into precise statement of work requirements and evaluation criteria. While the majority of his acquisitions (86%) are conducted under full and open competition, Chang consistently facilitates 14% of awards through Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in advanced defense manufacturing. He prioritizes vendors with proven capabilities in precision machining, electronic component fabrication, and secure communications equipment, aligning socioeconomic goals with mission-critical technical demands. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 334220 (wireless communications equipment), 332710 (machine shops), and 334118 (computer peripheral manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing specialized aerospace electronics, RF subsystems, and ruggedized computing hardware. Chang’s technical acumen spans embedded systems, signal integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility, enabling him to effectively evaluate technical proposals and ensure contractor compliance with defense-specific performance standards.