Gregory T. Blew

Gregory T. Blew supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division in managing critical acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems, ensuring the integration of next-generation avionics, electronic warfare suites, and mission-critical aircraft subsystems. Though his official title is not listed, his procurement activities are central to sustaining legacy platforms and modernizing airborne sensor and communication technologies essential to fleet readiness. He routinely handles complex, technical contracts spanning software development, systems engineering, and specialized hardware manufacturing, aligning acquisitions with the Navy’s strategic priorities in air superiority and digital modernization. Blew maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large prime contractors with deep systems integration expertise and niche suppliers delivering specialized components and tailored engineering services. His procurement patterns suggest a preference for established industry partners capable of meeting stringent military specifications while supporting rapid prototyping and sustainment cycles. His contracting portfolio shows a strong emphasis on open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 22.2% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to expanding the defense industrial base. Blew’s primary procurement focus lies in Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511) and the manufacturing of aeronautical systems and instruments (NAICS 334511), reflecting deep expertise in software-defined avionics, mission computing, and sensor integration. He also procures specialized computer peripherals and cockpit systems, underscoring his technical domain knowledge in airborne data processing, navigation, and mission system architecture.