Craig L Violette

Craig L. Violette serves as SAP Branch Manager within the Commanding Officer’s office (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where he oversees the procurement of mission-critical aerospace, electronic warfare, and communications systems essential to naval aviation readiness. His role centers on managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions—from requirements validation to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with naval modernization priorities and cybersecurity standards. Violette specializes in high-precision electronic assemblies, sensor systems, and integrated avionics, coordinating with engineering and technical teams to acquire components that sustain and enhance the operational capability of fleet aircraft and electronic warfare platforms. Violette maintains strategic partnerships with leading defense contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, who provide advanced electronic subsystems, mission-critical hardware, and integrated system solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on next-generation avionics and secure communications architectures. While he engages with large prime contractors for complex systems integration, his portfolio consistently prioritizes agile, responsive suppliers capable of rapid prototyping and field-deployable technology upgrades. A defining feature of Violette’s procurement strategy is his strong commitment to small business participation, with over two-thirds of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate innovation from small, specialized firms capable of delivering niche electronic components, connectors, and printed circuit assemblies. His contracting patterns demonstrate consistent support for socioeconomic programs, enabling small businesses to contribute meaningfully to national defense technology development. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing), and 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in electronic subsystems, sensor interfaces, and high-reliability circuit board fabrication. Violette’s portfolio underscores a specialized domain in ruggedized electronics for aerospace environments, ensuring components meet stringent military specifications for durability, electromagnetic compatibility, and cybersecurity resilience.