Charlie Gill

Charlie Gill serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance naval aviation readiness through specialized acquisition of critical aircraft systems. Responsible for managing complex contracts for avionics, flight control instrumentation, and maintenance infrastructure, Gill ensures that technical requirements for high-performance naval aircraft are met through timely, compliant, and mission-critical procurements. His work directly enables the test, evaluation, and sustainment of next-generation air systems, bridging engineering needs with federal contracting protocols under FAR and DFARS frameworks. Gill maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering advanced aerospace diagnostics, embedded systems, and mission-critical communication hardware. His procurement strategy emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in military-grade avionics and flight test instrumentation, often requiring ITAR compliance, security clearances, and rapid prototyping capabilities. These partnerships are characterized by long-term technical alignment and performance-based contract structures. Gill demonstrates a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of eligible acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from small, agile vendors with niche capabilities in specialized aviation support services. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small businesses without favoring specific categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, instead focusing on capacity and technical relevance to mission needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors) and 562910 (Remediation Services), indicating significant investment in airfield infrastructure modernization and environmental remediation at naval aviation test sites. These efforts support the operational integrity of flight test ranges and maintenance facilities, requiring expertise in hazardous material handling, structural reinforcement, and compliance with DoD environmental standards.