Orlando R. Hernandez

Orlando R. Hernandez serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commanding Officer (N63394) of the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical aerospace components, communications infrastructure, and specialized engineering services, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals and cybersecurity standards. His work directly supports the procurement of advanced electronic assemblies, sensor systems, and fabricated structural metal components essential to naval aircraft and command, control, and communications platforms. Hernandez maintains established relationships with key industry partners including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, engaging with prime contractors capable of delivering high-reliability, defense-grade systems. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing deep technical expertise in avionics, RF communications, and military-grade fabrication, ensuring compliance with stringent DoD specifications and supply chain integrity requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hernandez consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over two-thirds of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, particularly among firms certified under socioeconomic programs that enhance competition and resilience in the defense supply chain. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), and 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with additional emphasis on engineering services under 541330. He specializes in acquiring precision-machined airframe components, secure communications hardware, and integrated electronic systems that enable next-generation naval platforms, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense aerospace and electronic warfare domains.