Rhett Beswick

Rhett Beswick serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for mission-critical naval aviation technologies. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under the Department of the Navy, Beswick supports the agency’s core mission of advancing airborne command and control, avionics systems, and sensor integration through rigorous application of FAR and DFARS regulations. He routinely manages technical procurements involving electronic assembly, precision manufacturing, and specialized defense systems, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and lifecycle sustainment goals. Beswick maintains established relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-managed acquisition strategies, fostering long-term partnerships with prime contractors capable of delivering high-reliability electronics, advanced coatings, and fluid power systems. He collaborates closely with engineering and program offices to translate technical specifications into enforceable contract requirements, ensuring technical compliance and delivery readiness. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition, Beswick consistently allocates approximately 20% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in naval aviation innovation. He actively engages with small businesses possessing expertise in printed circuit manufacturing and specialized fabrication, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising mission performance. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334418 and 334412 for printed circuit assembly and bare board manufacturing, 332812 for precision metal coating and engraving, and 334517 for irradiation apparatus production. These reflect a deep technical specialization in electronic warfare subsystems, avionics hardware, and mission-critical component fabrication—areas essential to next-generation naval air systems.