Chad Galioto

Chad Galioto serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and advancing mission-critical capabilities for national aviation and communications systems. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—primarily focusing on technical goods and services supporting air transportation infrastructure, aircraft systems, and wireless communications equipment. His procurement approach emphasizes rigorous market research, competitive bidding, and risk mitigation to ensure timely delivery of high-integrity systems. Galioto maintains a broad network of industry partners, engaging both large prime contractors and specialized small businesses across the aerospace supply chain. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect consistent collaboration with manufacturers of aircraft components, aviation support service providers, and engineering firms delivering technical solutions for airborne systems. His working relationships are characterized by transparency, adherence to FAR guidelines, and a preference for performance-based contracting methods that incentivize quality and innovation. His set-aside preferences reveal a strong orientation toward open competition, with 82.3% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. Nevertheless, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 11.8% of opportunities to 8(a) certified firms and 5.9% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both competition and small business inclusion without overreliance on preferential programs. Galioto’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in airframe subsystems, maintenance logistics, and flight systems integration. He also regularly procures communications equipment under NAICS 334220 and engineering services under 541330, underscoring his technical proficiency in avionics, radio frequency systems, and mission-critical engineering support.