Frank Schibler

Frank Schibler serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, overseeing the acquisition of advanced avionics, communications, and mission systems critical to naval air superiority. He manages complex contracts for the development, integration, and sustainment of next-generation airborne sensor suites, electronic warfare systems, and mission-critical aircraft subsystems. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize naval aviation platforms through cutting-edge technology, ensuring operational readiness across the fleet. Schibler routinely handles sole-source, competitive, and sealed-bid procurements under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical evaluation and risk mitigation for high-stakes aerospace systems. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships span systems integration, engineering services, and specialized manufacturing of avionics and communications hardware. Schibler’s contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with prime contractors who bring proven technical expertise in airborne electronic systems, often leveraging their established technical baseline to accelerate capability fielding while ensuring compliance with Navy-specific standards. Schibler demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with over 60% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize small businesses in engineering, electronics manufacturing, and technical services, aligning with the Department of the Navy’s socioeconomic goals. He actively fosters partnerships with firms holding 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB certifications, ensuring equitable access to high-impact aerospace contracts. His primary NAICS focus areas include engineering services, instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing, radio and wireless communications equipment, and audio/video equipment manufacturing—all central to modern naval avionics. Schibler’s expertise lies in procuring mission-critical components for radar, electronic countermeasures, data links, and navigation systems, reflecting deep technical fluency in airborne electronic warfare and sensor integration domains.