Ernuel Miranda

Ernuel Miranda Rosario serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), responsible for the full lifecycle management of complex aviation acquisition programs supporting U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness. He executes competitive and non-competitive procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, focusing on the development, integration, and sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft systems, avionics, and mission-critical support infrastructure. His work directly enables NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of next-generation aviation capabilities. Mr. Rosario maintains sustained contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering on high-priority programs involving manned and unmanned aerial platforms, weapons integration, and advanced sensor systems. He routinely engages with Tier 1 aerospace and defense contractors while also facilitating subcontracting opportunities for specialized suppliers, ensuring technical alignment and supply chain resilience across critical aviation systems. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a consistent 20% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance underscores his dedication to fostering competition and enabling small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance or technical requirements. Mr. Rosario’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in airframe and subsystem procurement. He also actively manages contracts under 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), demonstrating proficiency in acquiring embedded software, flight control systems, and digital modernization solutions critical to naval aviation’s digital transformation. His technical domain spans aerospace engineering, avionics integration, and mission systems sustainment.