Chad Fichter

Chad Fichter serves as a key procurement professional within Navsup Weapon Systems Support, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize naval aviation and weapon systems. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical components including avionics, power generation systems, and specialized aircraft subsystems, ensuring operational readiness across legacy and next-generation platforms. His work directly enables the maintenance, repair, and technological upgrade of naval aircraft and associated electronics, aligning with strategic priorities to strengthen supply chain resilience and maintain combat capability. Fichter handles full lifecycle contracting actions—from requirement validation through contract award and administration—for high-technology, defense-critical hardware and integrated systems. Fichter maintains established relationships with Tier-1 defense contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Thales Defense & Security Inc., and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering precision-engineered aerospace and defense components. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing specialized technical certifications and proven track records in military-grade manufacturing. These relationships are built on rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations and a focus on quality assurance, logistics support, and sustainment readiness. Fichter’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the specialized nature of the systems procured. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all vendors must meet stringent defense standards regardless of size. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333998 (miscellaneous machinery), 336413 (aircraft parts), and 334412 (bare printed circuit boards), reflecting deep expertise in electronic subsystems, avionics integration, and electromechanical components. He routinely acquires custom-engineered parts for radar, navigation, guidance, and power distribution systems, demonstrating advanced technical fluency in aerospace electronics and military-grade manufacturing standards.