Jeannice Machado

Jeannice Machado supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWC TSD) in acquiring advanced simulation and avionics systems critical to naval aviation readiness. Though her official title is not publicly listed, her procurement activities center on the development, modernization, and sustainment of immersive training environments, tactical combat simulators, and mission-critical avionics infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions under the Department of the Navy’s broader mission to enhance pilot and aircrew proficiency through cutting-edge training technologies. Her portfolio primarily involves high-fidelity hardware and integrated systems that replicate real-world maritime and aerial combat scenarios, requiring deep technical understanding of training system architectures and DoD acquisition regulations. Machado maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized simulation hardware, training device integration, and flight training system sustainment services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in defense-grade training systems, while still incorporating smaller vendors for niche technical support. These partnerships are characterized by long-term sustainment contracts and iterative modernization efforts rather than one-off procurements, indicating a focus on lifecycle management and system interoperability. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the systems acquired. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 20% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach to capability assurance and socioeconomic goals. Machado’s primary NAICS focus is 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), indicating heavy procurement of training device hardware, motion platforms, and electro-optical simulation systems. A secondary focus on 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) underscores her involvement in avionics interfaces, embedded computing, and real-time data acquisition systems. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense training technology and industrial manufacturing, ensuring procurement aligns with operational readiness requirements.