Naillil DeJesus

Naillil DeJesus serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of critical aerospace and missile defense systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions of mission-critical avionics, sensor suites, propulsion components, and electronic subsystems for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache, DeJesus ensures alignment with Army aviation modernization priorities. Their work directly enables the fielding of reliable, high-performance systems essential to aerial superiority and air defense readiness, coordinating across engineering, logistics, and program management teams to deliver technologically advanced capabilities under stringent operational timelines. DeJesus maintains a broad network of defense aerospace contractors and specialized technology suppliers, engaging both prime integrators and niche subsystem vendors to meet technical specifications for ruggedized computing, electronic connectors, and mission-critical firmware. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, relationships are built on proven performance in high-reliability manufacturing and compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160. The procurement approach emphasizes technical validation, supply chain resilience, and iterative testing cycles to ensure system interoperability and long-term sustainment. Set-aside preferences reflect a strong orientation toward open competition, with 92% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, an intentional 8% allocation supports Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising technical or schedule requirements. DeJesus prioritizes capability over certification, ensuring small businesses are selected based on technical merit and past performance in aerospace electronics manufacturing. The primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting heavy investment in embedded flight software and mission system applications, followed by electronic computer manufacturing (334111) and peripheral equipment (334118). DeJesus specializes in procuring ruggedized computing hardware, high-integrity connectors, and specialized electrical components essential to next-generation avionics architectures, with deep expertise in the integration of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology into military-grade systems.