Donell Duenas

Donell Duenas serves as a Purchasing Agent at the Naval Air Warfare Center, where they play a critical role in acquiring mission-critical technologies that support the development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle for complex electronics, avionics, and software integration contracts, Duenas ensures alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities in airborne command and control, sensor modernization, and mission simulation. Their acquisitions typically involve high-technology systems requiring rigorous technical validation and compliance with Department of Defense procurement standards. Duenas maintains established working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures that emphasize technical innovation, systems integration, and rapid prototyping. The procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in electronic warfare systems, mission-critical software, and avionics hardware development, fostering collaborative environments that support agile acquisition and rapid fielding. Set-aside preferences indicate a strong emphasis on open competition, with 98.2% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation remains minimal at 1.9%, the focus is on competitive, full-and-open procurements that prioritize technical capability over socioeconomic categorization, consistent with the agency’s need for specialized, high-performance solutions. Duenas primarily procures under NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a dominant focus on mission software, simulation environments, and embedded systems development. Secondary focus areas include electronic component manufacturing and computer equipment production, underscoring expertise in procuring advanced avionics, sensor interfaces, and integrated electronic systems essential to modern naval air operations.