Mirenda F. Robertson

Mirenda Robertson supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division in managing critical acquisitions for naval aviation training systems, ensuring the development and sustainment of advanced simulation and immersive training environments. She plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies aligned with the Department of the Navy’s mission to enhance pilot and aircrew readiness through cutting-edge avionics, mission-critical software, and integrated training infrastructure. Her portfolio encompasses complex systems acquisitions involving custom software development, electronic component manufacturing, and mission-specific avionics integration, often requiring cross-functional coordination with engineering and operational stakeholders to meet rigorous military standards. Robertson maintains strong, sustained relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity flight simulators, training curriculum development, and mission rehearsal systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in defense-grade simulation technologies, while maintaining flexibility to incorporate niche technical vendors for specialized components. These partnerships are typically structured through performance-based, long-term contract vehicles that emphasize reliability, sustainment, and rapid technology insertion. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 82.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the technical complexity and scale of requirements. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 17.9% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and socioeconomic goals. Robertson’s primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), underscoring her expertise in procuring mission-critical software, embedded systems, and printed circuit assemblies. Her work centers on integrating next-generation training technologies that bridge simulation fidelity with real-world operational demands, ensuring naval aviation forces remain tactically prepared and technologically current.