Lcdr Miguel Estrella

Lcdr Miguel Estrella serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where he oversees the acquisition of advanced simulation, avionics, and immersive training systems critical to naval aviation readiness. His role centers on managing complex contracts for mission-critical training infrastructure, including tactical combat trainers, flight simulators, and integrated avionics testbeds. He ensures alignment with Navy modernization priorities by executing acquisitions that support curriculum innovation, live-virtual-constructive training environments, and next-generation aircrew proficiency standards. Estrella maintains consistent partnerships with strategic vendors such as STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC, and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized engineering, systems integration, and training device sustainment services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment, and performance-based contract structures to ensure operational continuity and system interoperability across naval aviation platforms. He prioritizes contractors with proven expertise in military-grade simulation architecture and real-time training system sustainment. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Estrella directs 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms in the defense training sector. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently awarding contracts to small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions in avionics and training system development. His procurement focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 335999, encompassing the manufacture of specialized electrical components and subsystems for military training systems. This includes custom avionics interfaces, sensor emulation hardware, and mission-specific training device electronics. Estrella’s technical expertise lies at the intersection of defense simulation systems and mission-critical electrical component manufacturing, ensuring acquisitions meet exacting naval aviation standards for reliability, durability, and operational realism.