Kyle Hedman

Kyle Hedman serves as a primary contracting professional at the Naval Air Warfare Center, where he plays a critical role in advancing naval aviation capabilities through the acquisition of mission-critical technologies. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions across research, development, and systems integration, Hedman supports the agency’s mission to enhance airborne command and control, avionics reliability, and mission simulation systems. He specializes in high-technical acquisitions involving advanced electronics, sensor suites, and software-defined systems, ensuring alignment with Navy aviation modernization priorities. His portfolio encompasses both developmental and production-phase contracts, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. Hedman maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., and Science Applications International Corporation, as well as specialized firms such as Teya Support Services LLC and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in aerospace systems, engineering services, and mission-critical support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and lifecycle sustainment, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on integrated avionics and electronic warfare platforms. Hedman’s procurement activity reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under no set-aside categories. This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, the nature of his acquisitions often allows for subcontracting opportunities within the broader contractor ecosystem. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 for search and navigation systems, 333248 for industrial machinery, and 541330 for engineering services, underscoring his expertise in procuring advanced aeronautical instrumentation, precision manufacturing components, and systems engineering support. Hedman’s work directly enables the integration of next-generation sensors, guidance systems, and mission planning software into naval aviation platforms.