Gregory Joseph Dougherty

Gregory Joseph Dougherty serves as a Senior Contract Specialist and Procuring Contracting Officer within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where he leads the acquisition and management of mission-critical training systems for naval aviation and maritime operations. His portfolio encompasses the development, modernization, and sustainment of advanced simulation environments, immersive training platforms, and integrated avionics infrastructure essential to pilot and aircrew readiness. Dougherty exercises full contracting authority under FAR Part 15, managing complex requirements involving technical specifications, performance-based outcomes, and lifecycle support for high-stakes defense systems. He plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the Navy’s strategic imperatives to enhance tactical combat training through cutting-edge technology. Dougherty maintains longstanding partnerships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized simulation, training device integration, and flight curriculum development services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering innovation through iterative prototyping and systems engineering support. He engages primarily with established defense contractors possessing proven technical capabilities in training system integration, with limited reliance on smaller vendors due to the specialized nature of the requirements. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition (87%), Dougherty consistently allocates 13% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation within the defense training ecosystem. He prioritizes socioeconomic programs that enable qualified small businesses to compete for engineering and software development opportunities, though he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting his emphasis on systems engineering, software development, and simulation architecture. He also procures specialized electrical and avionics components under NAICS 334511 and 335999, ensuring seamless interoperability of training systems with naval aircraft platforms. Dougherty’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of training system acquisition—from requirements definition through contract closeout—with deep technical fluency in mission-critical avionics and immersive training environments.