Richard Vokes

Richard Vokes serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development and integration of advanced naval aviation systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical technologies, including avionics, sensor systems, communications equipment, and custom software solutions. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to advance airborne command and control, enhance avionics reliability, and modernize mission planning and simulation capabilities through rigorous technical evaluation and compliant procurement practices. Vokes maintains established relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships are primarily centered on engineering services, systems integration, and custom programming for high-assurance naval platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure seamless delivery of mission-critical capabilities under stringent defense standards. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, high-performance solutions from industry leaders with proven experience in defense systems. Vokes specializes in acquisitions governed by NAICS codes 334220 (wireless communications equipment), 334511 (aeronautical navigation and guidance systems), 541330 (engineering services), and 541511 (custom computer programming). His work consistently supports the integration of cutting-edge electronics, software-defined radios, sensor fusion architectures, and real-time simulation environments essential to next-generation naval air warfare systems.