Daniele Bruno

Daniele Bruno serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical naval aviation systems. In this role, he executes full-cycle contracting actions for complex aerospace platforms, avionics, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring alignment with Navy and Marine Corps operational requirements. His work directly supports NAVAIR’s mission to sustain air superiority through the development, testing, and sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft systems. Bruno specializes in negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, managing competitive and sole-source contracts for high-technology defense systems requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Bruno maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting his focus on advanced aerospace platforms and mission-critical support systems. He collaborates closely with these industry partners to structure performance-based contracts that emphasize technical innovation, schedule reliability, and logistics integration. His contracting approach prioritizes long-term sustainment partnerships, often involving technical data rights, government-furnished equipment, and integrated logistics support arrangements to ensure fleet readiness. Bruno’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While he does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his contracting practices remain fully compliant with federal small business goals, and he actively encourages small business participation as a subcontractor within larger prime contracts. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where he acquires mission-specific avionics, flight control systems, and support hardware. He also engages in NAICS 336411—Aircraft Manufacturing—for component-level integration and modification programs. His technical expertise spans rotary- and fixed-wing platforms, weapons integration, and digital sustainment systems, making him a key contributor to NAVAIR’s modernization initiatives in naval aviation.