Christopher Hasen

Christopher A. Hasen serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced aerospace and avionics systems. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical technology solutions. His portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of specialized instrumentation, navigation systems, and complete aircraft platforms, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous source selection processes. Hasen routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, emphasizing performance-based requirements and risk mitigation in high-stakes defense and aerospace contexts. Hasen maintains a broad network of prime contractors specializing in defense aerospace manufacturing and systems integration. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with established industry leaders and mid-tier suppliers capable of meeting stringent military specifications for avionics, flight control systems, and sensor suites. His contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate innovation and reliability in delivering mission-essential hardware. Hasen’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-asides. This indicates a focus on technical superiority and operational readiness over socioeconomic program mandates, though he remains compliant with all small business participation requirements when applicable. His approach underscores a mission-first philosophy, where capability and performance take precedence over socioeconomic classifications in source selection. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and guidance systems and NAICS 336411 for aircraft manufacturing. He routinely acquires radar systems, inertial navigation units, flight management computers, and complete airframes for defense and surveillance applications. Hasen’s expertise spans avionics integration, electronic warfare components, and aerospace systems engineering, positioning him as a key decision-maker in the acquisition of technologically advanced aerospace platforms.