Nysa M. Hernandez

Nysa M. Hernandez supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division in procuring advanced simulation and avionics systems critical to naval aviation readiness. While her official title is not publicly listed, her procurement activities center on the development, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical training platforms, including tactical combat simulators, immersive training environments, and integrated avionics infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic imperatives to enhance pilot and aircrew proficiency through cutting-edge training technologies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness timelines. Her primary contractor relationships are dominated by STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized simulation hardware, training system integration, and flight training solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in defense-grade training systems, though she also engages a broader base of niche suppliers to support specialized technical requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical fidelity, system interoperability, and lifecycle sustainment, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in performance and reliability. Hernandez’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she consistently allocates 20% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical capability requirements. Her technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep expertise in procuring flight training devices, mission systems hardware, and embedded avionics components. A secondary focus on NAICS 511210 underscores involvement in custom software and simulation content development, reinforcing her domain knowledge in integrated training systems for naval aviation.