Jason Ucci

Jason Ucci serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance naval aviation readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical avionics, flight control systems, and diagnostic instrumentation. He manages complex contracting actions for research, development, test, and evaluation programs focused on next-generation aircraft technologies, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and technical specifications for high-performance naval platforms. His portfolio emphasizes the acquisition of specialized aerospace systems requiring rigorous certification and integration with existing naval airframes. Ucci maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense technology contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC, among others. These partnerships are centered on the delivery of advanced communications equipment, sensor systems, and mission-critical instrumentation. His contracting approach reflects a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in aerospace-grade electronics and systems integration, while maintaining flexibility to engage niche suppliers for specialized components requiring custom engineering. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 90% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base for many naval aviation systems. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with roughly 10% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, fostering innovation from qualified small manufacturers capable of delivering tailored solutions in avionics and electronic systems. Ucci’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories 334511, 334290, and 334220, corresponding to the manufacturing of aeronautical navigation and guidance systems, communications equipment, and wireless transmission hardware. He routinely acquires flight data recorders, radar interface modules, embedded diagnostic tools, and ruggedized electronic enclosures, demonstrating deep expertise in the integration of electronic systems into naval aircraft platforms under stringent military standards.