David Belasco

David Belasco serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development and integration of next-generation naval aviation systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical technologies, including avionics, sensor systems, command and control platforms, and advanced simulation software. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to advance airborne warfare capabilities through rigorous testing, evaluation, and modernization of aerospace systems. Belasco specializes in engineering and systems integration procurements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with technical and operational requirements. Belasco maintains strong, ongoing relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., and Science Applications International Corporation, frequently collaborating with these prime vendors on large-scale systems development and technical support efforts. He also regularly engages with specialized small and mid-tier firms such as Teya Support Services LLC and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., fostering a balanced contractor ecosystem that combines industrial capacity with niche technical expertise. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and risk-mitigated contract structures tailored to complex R&D environments. His contracting patterns reflect a primary emphasis on open competition, with 63.6% of awards issued without set-asides, demonstrating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he consistently supports small business participation through 8(a) competed and HUBZone set-asides, each accounting for 9.1% of his portfolio, and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 at 9.1%, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals. Belasco’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting his deep involvement in systems engineering, avionics integration, and airborne platform development. He routinely procures services in computer systems design, mission planning software, and specialized test equipment, aligning acquisitions with the Navy’s strategic priorities in electronic warfare, sensor fusion, and mission-critical software modernization.