Jason Affinito

Jason Affinito serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), where he plays a critical role in procuring advanced avionics, flight control systems, diagnostic instrumentation, and specialized maintenance infrastructure to support naval aviation readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with technical specifications for high-performance military aircraft systems. His portfolio primarily includes research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) contracts that enable next-generation airpower capabilities, with a focus on mission-critical technologies requiring stringent engineering validation and sustainment support. Affinito maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC, among others. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on technical integration, systems engineering, and sustainment services for naval aircraft platforms. He frequently engages with vendors possessing deep expertise in electronic warfare systems, flight instrumentation, and mission-critical communication hardware, fostering vendor performance through rigorous contract administration and technical oversight. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted—reflecting the specialized nature of the technologies involved—Affinito demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with approximately 14.6% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche components and services aligned with naval aviation requirements, though the technical complexity of the work limits broader socioeconomic set-aside utilization. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to instrument manufacturing for electrical signal measurement (334515), avionics software and data services (511210), and miscellaneous fabricated metal products (332999). He specializes in acquiring precision test equipment, diagnostic systems, and embedded control hardware essential to aircraft maintenance and performance validation, reflecting deep domain expertise in aerospace electronics and systems integration.