Richard Steinfeld

Richard Steinfeld serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), overseeing the acquisition of advanced flight and aircrew training systems for the Department of the Navy. He is responsible for managing contracts that deliver immersive simulation environments, mission-critical avionics infrastructure, and integrated training curricula essential to maintaining naval aviation readiness. His portfolio centers on high-fidelity tactical training solutions, including synthetic training devices, distributed mission operations systems, and real-time data analytics platforms used to enhance pilot proficiency and operational effectiveness. Steinfeld maintains a consistent working relationship with STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC, and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which are primary providers of aviation training systems and simulation technologies. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in military flight training, avionics integration, and curriculum development for naval aircrews. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance with Navy training standards, and lifecycle sustainment support for complex training ecosystems. A defining feature of Steinfeld’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Every acquisition under his purview is structured to prioritize SDVOSB participation, ensuring that qualified veteran-owned firms have equitable access to mission-critical training system contracts. This pattern underscores a deliberate alignment with federal small business mandates and the Navy’s broader diversity in defense contracting. His technical focus is singularly centered on NAICS 611512 (Flight Training), encompassing the procurement of full-mission simulators, virtual reality-based training modules, instructor station systems, and integrated learning management platforms. Steinfeld’s expertise lies in acquiring solutions that replicate real-world maritime and aerial combat scenarios, ensuring training systems meet the rigorous standards required for naval aviation operational readiness.