Daniel T. Haertle

Daniel T. Haertle serves as a Procurement Contracting Officer within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a pivotal role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for critical naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under N00019, he manages complex procurements spanning aircraft manufacturing, systems integration, and advanced avionics development. His portfolio supports NAVAIR’s mission to sustain air superiority through the research, development, testing, and lifecycle management of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, weapons systems, and supporting logistics infrastructure. Haertle specializes in full-and-open competitive acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Haertle maintains consistent, long-term contracting relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, primarily for the procurement of manned and unmanned aerial platforms, propulsion systems, and mission avionics. His working relationships reflect a preference for established prime contractors with proven technical expertise in defense aerospace, often engaging them through cost-reimbursement and fixed-price incentive contracts. He collaborates closely with technical evaluators and program managers to ensure contractual deliverables align with operational requirements and sustainment objectives. Haertle’s contracting activity is exclusively full-and-open, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects the highly specialized, technologically intensive nature of NAVAIR’s procurement portfolio, where mission readiness demands proven capabilities from large-scale defense contractors with deep aerospace engineering resources and certified quality systems. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), encompassing the acquisition of rotary- and fixed-wing platforms, airframe components, and integrated flight systems. A secondary emphasis on NAICS 541715 supports R&D efforts in advanced propulsion, sensor fusion, and electronic warfare technologies. Haertle’s expertise lies in managing high-stakes, systems-engineered acquisitions that require rigorous technical oversight and strict adherence to defense acquisition protocols.