Rick Paskoski

Rick Paskoski serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, overseeing the acquisition of advanced engineering services critical to naval aviation modernization. He plays a central role in securing technical expertise for the development, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical airborne systems, including avionics, electronic warfare suites, communications networks, and navigation subsystems. His procurement activities directly support the agency’s mission to maintain air superiority through the integration of next-generation aircraft technologies, with a strong emphasis on engineering analysis, systems integration, and lifecycle support for legacy and emerging platforms. Paskoski 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 are primarily centered on high-complexity engineering services, systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), and specialized technical integration efforts. His contracting approach reflects a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in aerospace systems development, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement contract vehicles to ensure flexibility in dynamic R&D environments. Paskoski’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical excellence and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing proven performance and domain expertise in high-stakes defense programs. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing systems engineering, technical analysis, software development for mission systems, and avionics integration. He consistently sources specialized engineering talent to support the design, test, and sustainment of complex naval aircraft subsystems, demonstrating deep expertise in defense aerospace technical domains.