Eric M. Price

Eric M. Price serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development and integration of next-generation naval aviation systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for mission-critical technologies in avionics, sensor systems, command and control platforms, and advanced simulation environments. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in airborne warfare modernization and systems reliability. Price maintains sustained working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships are primarily centered on engineering services, systems integration, and technical support for defense-critical programs. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-managed acquisition strategies, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet rigorous military specifications and rapid technology insertion needs. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 91.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is limited to 8.3% of awards, all such contracts are structured under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but compliant commitment to socioeconomic objectives. Price’s primary NAICS focus lies in engineering services (541330), with significant activity in electronic computer manufacturing (334111) and specialized aerospace systems (333249). He routinely procures advanced avionics, mission planning software, sensor fusion components, and maintenance support services essential to naval air systems readiness, reflecting deep technical expertise in defense electronics and systems engineering domains.