John Faria

John Faria serves as a secondary contracting professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical aviation and maritime technologies. While not the lead contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating the procurement lifecycle for advanced avionics, sensor systems, and mission-critical software solutions. His responsibilities include coordinating contract administration, evaluating technical requirements, and ensuring compliance with Department of the Navy acquisition policies. He primarily supports complex R&D and systems integration procurements aligned with the Center’s mission to advance next-generation airborne command, control, and navigation capabilities. Faria regularly collaborates with a core group of prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a reliance on established defense industry leaders with deep expertise in aerospace systems engineering, systems integration, and technical support services. His working relationships are characterized by sustained engagement across multiple contract vehicles, emphasizing technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to defense-specific compliance standards. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 82.3% of acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with approximately 11.8% of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides and 5.9% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a balanced approach to fostering competition while maintaining access to specialized technical capabilities. Faria’s focus centers on NAICS 334511 for aeronautical and navigation system manufacturing, with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and software development (511210). He procures advanced avionics, guidance systems, mission planning tools, and auxiliary equipment for naval aircraft and unmanned systems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with electronic warfare, sensor fusion, and airborne data integration domains.