Jim Simon

Jim Simon serves as a key procurement lead within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSPEC), where he oversees the acquisition of advanced electronic systems critical to naval combat readiness. His responsibilities center on managing complex contracts for mission-critical computing hardware, embedded systems, and integrated naval electronics that support next-generation warships and undersea platforms. Working directly with technical stakeholders and program managers, Simon ensures procurement strategies align with NAVSEA’s mandate to modernize the fleet through cutting-edge digital architectures and secure, ruggedized computing solutions. He specializes in end-to-end lifecycle management of electronic computer manufacturing contracts, from requirements definition through delivery and sustainment. Simon maintains long-standing relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, and G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., all of whom deliver high-assurance electronic systems for naval applications. He also collaborates with international partners such as Damen Shipbuilding & Cooperation B.V. and U.S.-based specialists like Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, fostering partnerships that integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies into classified naval environments. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and interoperability with existing naval architectures. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides in Simon’s portfolio; all acquisitions are competed full and open under standard federal procurement rules. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise rather than limiting competition, ensuring the Navy procures the most capable and mature solutions available. His primary procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), with a sharp focus on ruggedized computing hardware, naval-grade servers, signal processing units, and secure data systems engineered for harsh maritime environments. Simon’s expertise lies in acquiring systems that meet MIL-STD specifications for shock, vibration, temperature, and electromagnetic interference, ensuring operational reliability across the full spectrum of naval missions.