Charlene Disarlo

Charlene DiSarlo 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. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical components, including avionics, power generation systems, and specialized electronic equipment essential to fleet readiness. Her work ensures the timely delivery of high-reliability hardware and support services for legacy and next-generation platforms, aligning with strategic priorities in supply chain resilience and operational sustainment. DiSarlo typically handles sole-source, competitive, and urgent requirement contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often involving technical specifications requiring rigorous engineering validation. She maintains consistent working relationships with major defense contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Thales Defense & Security Inc., and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, partnering with firms that provide certified aerospace-grade components and integrated systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and long-term sustainment capability, frequently engaging with prime contractors who possess AS9100 and ITAR certifications. These partnerships are built on proven performance in delivering mission-essential hardware under strict quality and delivery timelines. DiSarlo’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95.8% of awards issued without socioeconomic preferences, reflecting the specialized, low-supplier-base nature of the systems procured. While small business participation is limited to 4.2%, it is strategically directed toward qualified firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications, particularly in niche manufacturing domains. Her approach prioritizes mission need over socioeconomic targets, consistent with the technical complexity of naval weapon system sustainment. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), 332618 (fabricated wire products), and 336413 (aircraft auxiliary equipment), reflecting deep expertise in electromagnetic systems, ruggedized wiring harnesses, and flight-critical avionics components. She routinely sources custom-engineered parts requiring MIL-SPEC compliance and long-life cycle support, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense electronics manufacturing and supply chain logistics for naval platforms.