Metrissianne D. Rivera

Metrissianne E. Rivera serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced aviation training systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award and closeout—for mission-critical simulation, avionics, and immersive training technologies. Rivera supports the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize pilot and aircrew readiness through integrated synthetic environments, tactical combat training systems, and next-generation avionics infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense procurement standards. Her primary contractor relationships center on STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized simulation hardware, flight training systems, and curriculum development services. Rivera fosters long-term, performance-based partnerships with these vendors, emphasizing technical innovation, systems integration, and rapid prototyping capabilities essential to naval aviation training modernization. She also engages with a broader network of niche suppliers to meet specialized technical requirements, maintaining a balance between established industry leaders and agile solution providers. Rivera’s procurement approach reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with relevant technical expertise, aligning with Department of the Navy socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Her technical focus is concentrated in NAICS 541712 (R&D in engineering and life sciences), 336413 (aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), and 541690 (scientific and technical consulting). She routinely procures high-fidelity flight simulators, embedded training software, mission-critical avionics, and systems engineering support services, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense aviation training technologies and their integration into operational readiness frameworks.