Pedro Aguayo

Pedro Aguayo serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. He manages complex procurement actions for aircraft, avionics, weapons integration, and mission-critical logistics support, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to sustain air superiority through technologically advanced, reliable, and deployable systems. His expertise spans full contract lifecycle management—from requirements validation and source selection to contract award and administration—focusing on high-stakes, mission-essential acquisitions that support Navy and Marine Corps aviation readiness. Aguayo maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, engaging them on integrated air systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and sustainment contracts. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and risk mitigation, often involving multi-year, performance-based service contracts and cost-reimbursement instruments. These partnerships reflect a reliance on industry leaders with proven capability in aerospace engineering, systems integration, and defense logistics. Aguayo’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on technical superiority and mission urgency over socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing capability and readiness over socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is not a primary driver in his award patterns, his process remains fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and emphasizes competitive fairness. His primary procurement focus is within NAICS 334511—Aeronautical and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing—where he specializes in procuring advanced sensors, navigation systems, flight control hardware, and integrated avionics architectures. His technical domain expertise lies in electronic warfare systems, radar and targeting suites, and mission computing platforms critical to carrier-based and expeditionary aviation operations.