Nicolas Ibarra

Nicolas Ibarra serves as a key procurement lead within the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. He oversees the procurement of mission-critical aerospace components, secure communications infrastructure, and specialized engineering services essential to maintaining operational readiness. His portfolio centers on high-technology systems requiring rigorous compliance with defense standards, including cybersecurity-enabled platforms and advanced electronic assemblies, ensuring alignment with the Navy’s strategic modernization goals. Ibarra maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense contractors, particularly Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, which provide advanced avionics, sensor systems, and integrated electronic warfare solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with prime contractors capable of delivering complex, high-integrity systems, while simultaneously fostering a robust ecosystem of small business suppliers. He routinely engages contractors with proven track records in rapid prototyping, field-deployable electronics, and mission-critical maintenance services. A defining feature of Ibarra’s procurement strategy is his strong emphasis on small business participation, with 66.7% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, innovative firms in defense supply chains, particularly those with expertise in niche aerospace and electronic repair services. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that enhance resilience and innovation across the vendor base. His primary NAICS focus spans 532412 (machinery and equipment leasing), 811310 (industrial machinery repair and maintenance), and 541519 (other computer-related services), indicating a specialized need for leased mission-critical hardware, sustainment of fielded electronic systems, and customized software integration. Ibarra’s expertise lies in bridging technical requirements for naval platforms with agile, service-oriented contracting solutions that ensure continuous operational capability in dynamic environments.