Francisco Mendoza

Francisco Mendoza serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support the development and integration of advanced naval aviation systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for research, development, testing, and evaluation of avionics, sensor systems, mission planning software, and specialized tooling essential to next-generation air and maritime warfare capabilities. His procurement activities are aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities in airborne command and control, electronic warfare, and systems modernization, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of technical solutions that enhance operational readiness. Mendoza maintains established working relationships with key industry partners including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships span engineering services, systems integration, and technical support, reflecting a pattern of sustained collaboration with both large prime contractors and specialized niche vendors. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical evaluation rigor, and risk mitigation to ensure deliverables meet stringent military standards for reliability and interoperability. His contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a consistent commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the defense technology sector. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, he actively facilitates small business participation through targeted set-asides and mentor-protégé engagement. Mendoza’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333514 (special die and tool manufacturing), NAICS 541330 (engineering services), and NAICS 336411 (aircraft manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision tooling, systems engineering, and aviation component development. His domain knowledge spans avionics integration, mission simulation platforms, and specialized fabrication processes critical to naval air systems sustainment and innovation.