Mike Bingham

Mike Bingham serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, overseeing the acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems critical to air superiority and fleet readiness. He manages complex contracts for the development, integration, and sustainment of next-generation avionics, electronic warfare suites, mission-critical aircraft subsystems, and communications/navigation technologies. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize airborne platforms and maintain operational superiority through technically demanding, high-stakes acquisitions that require rigorous systems engineering and test validation. Bingham specializes in full lifecycle procurement—from requirements definition through contract award and performance management—for mission-essential aerospace systems. He maintains consistent partnerships with industry leaders including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These relationships reflect a focus on prime contractors with deep expertise in military aircraft systems integration, sensor modernization, and defense-grade software development. Bingham’s contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment support, often requiring contractors to demonstrate proven capability in classified or controlled environments. Bingham’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical superiority and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Navy’s need for rapid capability insertion and proven industrial base capacity. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, all awards remain compliant with federal acquisition regulations and competitive fairness standards. His primary procurement focus is squarely on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), encompassing the design, integration, and testing of manned and unmanned naval aircraft systems. He procures advanced flight control systems, radar and electro-optical sensors, electronic attack modules, and embedded mission computers—domain-specific hardware and software solutions requiring stringent MIL-STD and DO-178C compliance. His expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace engineering and defense procurement, ensuring that acquisitions meet the Navy’s evolving operational demands.