David Silverstone

David S. Silverstone 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 suites, and airborne sensor technologies. His portfolio emphasizes technical procurement for next-generation aircraft subsystems, ensuring alignment with the Navy’s strategic priorities in air superiority and fleet readiness. Silverstone specializes in performance-based, cost-reimbursement, and fixed-price incentive contracts for high-risk, high-technology programs requiring rigorous engineering oversight and systems integration. He maintains enduring partnerships with leading defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These relationships reflect a focus on prime contractors with deep expertise in aerospace systems engineering, mission software development, and specialized manufacturing of aircraft components. Silverstone’s contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, technical compliance, and risk mitigation, fostering collaborative environments that support innovation while ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 96.2% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is limited, he occasionally leverages Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 for niche engineering and support services where specialized expertise is available. Silverstone’s primary NAICS focus includes Other Support Activities for Air Transportation and Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation, reflecting his work in flight test support, logistics, and operational sustainment. He also regularly procures services under 336413 (Aircraft Parts Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical System Manufacturing), demonstrating deep technical expertise in avionics, navigation, and mission systems integration critical to naval air operations.