Robert G Battaglia

Robert G. Battaglia serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to support the development, test, and sustainment of advanced naval aviation systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for high-technology avionics, flight control instrumentation, diagnostic systems, and mission-critical aircraft components. Battaglia ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with NAWCAD’s mission to enhance the readiness and performance of next-generation naval airpower through rigorous technical evaluation and strategic sourcing. He maintains enduring partnerships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC, among others. These relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration on technical solutions requiring stringent performance standards, rapid prototyping, and integration of cutting-edge sensor and communication technologies. Battaglia frequently engages with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in aerospace systems, ensuring contractual deliverables meet rigorous military specifications and operational requirements. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (89.9%), he maintains a consistent, albeit modest, commitment to small business participation, with approximately 10.1% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that prioritizes technical capability while supporting socioeconomic objectives through verified small business vendors. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 334515 (instrumentation for electrical signal testing), 334220 (wireless communications equipment), and 336413 (aircraft auxiliary equipment manufacturing). He specializes in acquiring precision measurement systems, avionics interfaces, and diagnostic hardware critical to flight testing and maintenance operations, demonstrating strong technical fluency in aerospace electronics and mission-critical instrumentation.