Jeffrey J Guarnero

Jeffrey J. Guarnero serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions from solicitation through contract award and administration, he supports the modernization and sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, avionics, weapons systems, and associated logistics infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses defense-critical acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation, compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, and coordination with engineering and operational stakeholders to ensure mission readiness. Guarnero maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with them on high-priority programs involving aircraft integration, mission systems, and sustainment services. He also collaborates with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., ensuring comprehensive support for fleet readiness. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and adherence to technical specifications, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and mission alignment. His procurement activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic categorization. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his contracting decisions prioritize technical merit, industrial capacity, and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences. Guarnero’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), National Security (928110), and Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511). He regularly procures advanced avionics, mission-critical sensors, flight control components, and technical consulting services supporting naval air system integration and sustainment, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace defense procurement and systems engineering support.