Collin Kyte

Collin A. Kyte serves as Deputy Department Head at the Naval Air Warfare Center, where he oversees the strategic planning and execution of complex research, development, and evaluation contracts critical to naval aviation modernization. In this leadership role, he guides the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical technologies spanning avionics, sensor systems, command and control architectures, and mission simulation platforms. Kyte ensures procurement activities align with the Center’s mandate to deliver next-generation air and maritime warfare capabilities, working closely with technical teams to translate operational requirements into solicitation strategies that prioritize innovation, reliability, and systems integration. Kyte maintains strong, sustained relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., Teya Support Services LLC, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Science Applications International Corporation. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract vehicles supporting systems engineering, software development, and advanced electronics integration. His procurement approach emphasizes technical excellence and mission readiness, often leveraging Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to accelerate capability deployment. Kyte’s portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued without set-aside designations, including no use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability and scale over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the high-complexity, mission-essential nature of the Center’s requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing), and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing). He consistently acquires advanced avionics, embedded systems, secure communications hardware, and aerospace-grade electronic components, demonstrating deep expertise in the integration of mission-critical digital systems for naval aircraft platforms.