Daniel F. Leary

Daniel Leary serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare subsystems, and airborne communications equipment. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain air superiority through technological innovation, ensuring that next-generation platforms integrate cutting-edge sensor suites and auxiliary aircraft components. Leary routinely handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts for high-technology defense systems. He maintains longstanding working relationships with prime contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships span systems integration, engineering services, and specialized manufacturing, reflecting a pattern of collaboration with established defense industry leaders capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-essential hardware and software solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and strict compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. Leary’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by non-set-aside acquisitions, with 95.5% of awards issued under full and open competition. While small business participation is limited, he consistently adheres to the 4.5% threshold for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with agency-wide priorities that prioritize technical capability over socioeconomic preferences in complex defense procurements. His primary NAICS focus areas include 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 333924 (Industrial Truck and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring airborne subsystems, signal processing hardware, and specialized ground support equipment for naval aviation platforms.