Capt Rafael Carranza

Capt Rafael Carranza serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector, with a primary focus on aircraft manufacturing under NAICS 336411. In this role, he executes full-cycle procurement processes—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness requirements. His expertise supports the acquisition of advanced aviation systems, including airframes, propulsion components, and associated avionics, aligning procurement outcomes with national defense objectives. Carranza works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into enforceable contract requirements, ensuring deliverables meet stringent performance, safety, and certification standards. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in the available data, Capt Carranza engages with a broad spectrum of prime contractors and subcontractors active in the aerospace manufacturing domain. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, rigorous source selection, and performance-based outcomes, fostering relationships with both established defense industry leaders and emerging technology providers capable of delivering next-generation aviation systems. Capt Carranza’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic categorization, though he remains fully compliant with all small business participation requirements as a matter of regulatory obligation. His approach prioritizes best-value outcomes through merit-based selection rather than set-aside mechanisms. His technical domain expertise is centered exclusively on NAICS 336411, encompassing the design, development, and production of military and commercial aircraft. He routinely procures complex systems involving structural components, flight control systems, and integrated avionics, demonstrating deep familiarity with aerospace engineering standards, FAA and DoD certification protocols, and supply chain resilience requirements unique to aircraft manufacturing.