Jesus Godinez

Jesus O. Godinez serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—for mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare subsystems, and airborne sensor integrations. Godinez supports the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize fleet capabilities by ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement of next-generation aerospace technologies. He routinely handles high-stakes, engineering-intensive contracts requiring close coordination with technical stakeholders and defense industry partners. Godinez maintains longstanding relationships with key defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on prime contractors with deep expertise in aerospace systems integration, mission software development, and specialized manufacturing of aircraft components. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk mitigation, often involving technical evaluations and source selection panels to ensure alignment with operational requirements. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Godinez demonstrates a consistent commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses capable of delivering specialized engineering services and niche manufacturing solutions aligned with naval aviation needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting a technical domain centered on avionics, mission systems, and systems engineering support. He frequently procures embedded software, electronic countermeasure hardware, and mission-critical subsystems requiring rigorous certification and test validation, underscoring his expertise in defense aerospace contracting.