Eric M Tarkett

Eric M. Tarkett serves as a primary procurement lead within Navsup Weapon Systems Support, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical components for U.S. Navy aviation and weapon systems. Responsible for ensuring the readiness and sustainment of aircraft platforms, avionics, and mission electronics, Tarkett manages complex contracting actions spanning design, manufacturing, and integration of specialized hardware. His portfolio emphasizes high-reliability systems requiring strict compliance with military specifications, including fault-tolerant electronics, power generation units, and next-generation communication suites. He plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to modernize legacy systems while maintaining supply chain resilience across the naval enterprise. Tarkett maintains long-standing relationships with leading defense contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Thales Defense & Security Inc., and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, partnering with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, defense-grade components. His contracting approach favors established industry leaders with proven track records in aerospace and defense systems integration, often engaging in performance-based contracts that emphasize technical validation, lifecycle support, and rapid fielding. Collaborations with AMD International Technologies LLC and Mission Systems Wimborne Limited reflect a focus on specialized electronics and mission-critical subsystems requiring rigorous qualification processes. Tarkett’s procurement activities are exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability, operational readiness, and supply chain continuity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical performance above socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all vendors must meet stringent defense qualification standards regardless of size. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment) and 334290 (other communications equipment), with significant activity in electronic computer manufacturing and electronic component production. Tarkett specializes in procuring flight control systems, embedded avionics, ruggedized computing platforms, and mission-specific electronics, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace-grade hardware and defense electronics supply chains.