Dustin Barros

Dustin B. Barros serves as a Procuring Contracting Officer at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical technologies supporting naval aviation modernization. Responsible for managing full lifecycle contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, he specializes in research and development procurements for advanced avionics, sensor systems, and mission-critical software solutions. His work directly enables the Navy’s strategic priorities in airborne command and control, electronic warfare integration, and next-generation test and evaluation infrastructure, ensuring timely delivery of technically complex capabilities to warfighters. Barros maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, SAIC, Jacobs Technology Inc., Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships are typically structured as cost-reimbursement or fixed-price incentive contracts for engineering services, systems integration, and technical support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor collaboration to sustain innovation across evolving naval aviation requirements. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Barros demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with approximately 15% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 7.7% competed under the 8(a) program. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that prioritizes capability and innovation while actively fostering opportunities for certified small disadvantaged businesses. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712, reflecting deep expertise in physical and engineering research and development, particularly in electronics, signal testing, and avionics systems. He also regularly procures engineering services (541330), instrument manufacturing (334515), and mission planning software solutions, underscoring his technical fluency in aerospace systems development and test infrastructure procurement.