Connor C Lewis

Connor Lewis supports the procurement mission of NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support by managing critical acquisitions that sustain the readiness of U.S. Navy aviation and weapon systems. He oversees the acquisition of specialized aircraft components, avionics, mission-critical electronics, and power generation systems essential to maintaining operational capability across legacy and next-generation platforms. His responsibilities include end-to-end contract management for high-technology hardware and integrated systems, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and supply chain resilience requirements. Lewis focuses on complex, mission-essential procurements that demand rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle sustainment planning. He maintains established relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Thales Defense & Security Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, and Mission Systems Wimborne Limited. These partnerships reflect a preference for tier-one suppliers with proven expertise in aerospace systems integration, radar and communication equipment, and mission-critical electronic subsystems. His contracting approach emphasizes technical reliability, long-term supportability, and seamless interoperability with naval platforms, often requiring tailored performance specifications and post-award logistics coordination. Lewis’s procurement portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVSUP WSS’s operational imperatives. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, vendor selection remains driven by proven performance, system compatibility, and sustainment infrastructure. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), and 334511 (aeronautical navigation and guidance systems), indicating deep expertise in avionics, flight control systems, and airborne electronic components. He routinely acquires mission-essential hardware including radar modules, signal processors, power conditioning units, and precision instrumentation, demonstrating specialized knowledge in aerospace electronics and naval system integration.