Brandon Barros

Brandon Barros serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development and integration of next-generation naval aviation systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical technologies, including avionics, sensor systems, command and control platforms, and mission simulation software. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to advance airborne warfare capabilities through rigorous research, development, testing, and evaluation. Barros specializes in engineering services and systems integration procurements, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations while aligning contract vehicles with strategic technological priorities. Barros maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships are primarily centered on technical services, systems engineering, and mission-critical support functions. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, with a focus on outcome-driven deliverables and technical risk mitigation. He frequently engages vendors with proven expertise in airborne electronics, cybersecurity for avionics, and integrated logistics support, fostering long-term collaborative relationships built on technical rigor and regulatory compliance. Barros’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides. This indicates a strategic focus on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet the technical complexity and scale of naval aviation requirements. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, his acquisitions remain accessible to all qualified vendors, including small businesses competing on technical merit and past performance. His primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Administrative Management Consulting (541611), and Security Systems Services (561621). He procures advanced technical services for airborne system integration, mission planning software, cybersecurity hardening, and systems engineering support, demonstrating deep expertise in the domains of naval aviation systems, electronic warfare, and mission-critical software development.