Frank J Boka

Frank Boka serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain next-generation aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology defense systems, including guided missile systems, aerospace components, and engineering services critical to air superiority and expeditionary operations. Boka’s work directly enables the modernization of carrier-based and unmanned aerial platforms through rigorous contract administration and risk mitigation. Boka maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with organizations capable of delivering complex, mission-critical aerospace and missile systems. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical feasibility assessments, and performance-based acquisition strategies. He frequently engages with contractors possessing deep expertise in systems integration, flight control architectures, and sustainment logistics, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s technical requirements and operational readiness goals. Boka’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on capability-driven procurement rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing technical maturity and industrial capacity over size-based preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted in his portfolio, his awards remain accessible to all qualified vendors meeting stringent defense performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in engineering services under 541330. He specializes in acquiring advanced munitions, flight systems, sensor suites, and mission-critical support infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace defense domains.