Rick Paskoski

Rick A. Paskoski serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, negotiating, and awarding contracts under FAR and NAVAIR-specific guidelines, he supports the command’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical procurements involving aircraft manufacturing, mission-critical subsystems, and integrated logistics support, ensuring alignment with operational readiness and technological modernization goals. Paskoski maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver high-performance aerospace systems and defense-grade engineering solutions. His contracting patterns reflect deep collaboration with established defense primes with proven track records in naval aviation platforms, including rotary-wing and unmanned aerial systems. These partnerships are characterized by long-term sustainment contracts, technical specification alignment, and rigorous performance-based acquisition strategies. His set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly focused on full and open competition, with only 1.5% of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects NAVAIR’s reliance on large-scale, technically complex procurements requiring specialized capabilities typically found in major defense contractors. While small business participation is limited in volume, it remains compliant with statutory requirements and strategically aligned with mission-critical needs. Paskoski’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). He specializes in acquiring airframe components, flight control systems, radar and targeting pods, and integrated avionics suites—technical domains requiring stringent certification, military specifications, and lifecycle support planning. His expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace engineering and federal acquisition policy, ensuring operational capability is delivered with compliance and precision.