Neal Werner

Neal Werner serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, overseeing the acquisition of advanced aviation systems critical to maintaining naval air superiority. He manages complex contracts for the development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare suites, communications networks, and sensor systems integrated into next-generation aircraft platforms. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize airborne capabilities while ensuring the operational readiness of legacy fleets. Werner handles full lifecycle acquisitions—from initial requirements definition through contract award and performance management—focusing on high-technical-risk, systems-engineering-driven procurements that demand rigorous test and evaluation protocols. He maintains long-standing relationships with prime contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, with vendors providing specialized expertise in airborne system integration, radar and electronic attack technologies, and mission computer architecture. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and systems interoperability, often requiring vendors to demonstrate proven capability in classified or controlled environments. Werner’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, he consistently evaluates vendor capability based on technical merit, past performance, and systems engineering proficiency rather than socioeconomic status. His primary focus lies within NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), where he procures integrated avionics, flight control systems, data link technologies, and electronic countermeasure packages. His domain expertise centers on airborne sensor fusion, radar cross-section reduction, and secure communication architectures for manned and unmanned naval aircraft platforms.