Brett DeOca

Brett DeOca serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to modernize and sustain advanced aviation training systems. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical simulation platforms, immersive training environments, and avionics infrastructure essential for pilot and aircrew readiness. His portfolio centers on high-fidelity tactical training systems, including flight simulators, mission rehearsal tools, and integrated training networks, ensuring alignment with Navy aviation doctrine and emerging operational requirements. DeOca’s work directly enables the transition from legacy training architectures to next-generation, data-driven learning ecosystems. He maintains consistent partnerships with core contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized simulation hardware, software integration, and curriculum development services. These relationships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in military aviation training systems, while maintaining flexibility to engage niche vendors for specialized components. DeOca’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical interoperability, and lifecycle sustainment support. DeOca demonstrates a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through agile small business providers and ensure broad participation across the defense industrial base. His procurement patterns prioritize small business capabilities in systems integration, software development, and hardware manufacturing without compromising technical rigor. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334118 for computer peripheral equipment and 336413 for aircraft auxiliary systems, indicating deep expertise in procuring training-specific hardware, simulation terminals, and embedded avionics. He specializes in acquiring systems that meet MIL-STD and DO-178C standards, ensuring compatibility with naval aviation platforms and secure, real-time training data environments.