Frank Roberto

Frank Roberto serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance naval aviation technologies through research, development, testing, and evaluation. He manages a specialized portfolio of engineering services contracts focused on airborne command and control systems, avionics modernization, mission planning software, and sensor integration. His work directly enables the acquisition of mission-critical capabilities that enhance the operational readiness of naval air platforms, ensuring timely delivery of next-generation electronic and software solutions aligned with strategic defense priorities. Roberto maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense and engineering contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in aerospace systems engineering, systems integration, and technical evaluation services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous technical oversight to ensure alignment with complex naval aviation requirements. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 50% of awards issued through 8(a) competed set-asides, indicating strong support for small, disadvantaged businesses in the engineering services sector. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation from emerging defense contractors while maintaining access to the technical depth of large primes. His approach ensures broad vendor participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Roberto’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—covering systems engineering, test and evaluation, software development, and technical analysis for naval aviation platforms. He specializes in acquiring advanced electronics, communication architectures, simulation environments, and embedded software solutions that support the modernization of airborne warfare systems, reinforcing the Center’s role as a national hub for naval aviation R&D.