Chris J Schimek

Chris J. Schimek serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle sustainment of critical naval aviation systems. In this role, he manages complex procurement actions for aircraft, avionics, weapons integration, and supporting logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Navy and Marine Corps operational requirements. His responsibilities include negotiating contract terms, conducting market research, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations across the full spectrum of defense procurement—from research and development to depot-level maintenance. Schimek plays a pivotal role in advancing NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through timely, efficient, and technically sound contracting solutions. Schimek maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, primarily for the procurement of advanced aircraft platforms, unmanned systems, and mission-critical avionics. He also engages with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., to support operational readiness and sustainment. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and long-term partnership development with industry leaders capable of delivering high-reliability aerospace systems under stringent military standards. While the majority of Schimek’s acquisitions are conducted under open competition—approximately 90% with no set-aside—he maintains a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with roughly 10% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach: prioritizing technical capability while actively facilitating opportunities for qualified small businesses in niche aerospace and logistics services. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for aeronautical system manufacturing, 488190 for air transportation support, and 541330 for engineering services, underscoring deep expertise in avionics, flight systems integration, and technical consulting. Schimek’s work directly enables the modernization of carrier-based and expeditionary aviation fleets through the acquisition of cutting-edge sensors, navigation systems, and mission support infrastructure.