Robert Orozco

Robert A. Orozco serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical training systems for naval aviation and maritime operations. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of advanced simulation platforms, immersive training environments, and avionics integration services that enhance pilot and aircrew readiness. Orozco specializes in complex, technology-driven contracts aligned with the Navy’s strategic modernization goals, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering scalable, interoperable training solutions for tactical combat environments. He maintains consistent procurement relationships with key industry partners, most notably STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity flight simulators, curriculum development, and synthetic training infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical validation of training system capabilities. Orozco works closely with contractors to ensure alignment with Navy-specific operational requirements, often integrating commercial-off-the-shelf technologies with custom-developed training modules. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 74.4% of awards issued without set-asides; however, he actively supports small business participation, with 23.3% of contracts designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 2.3% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This balance underscores a commitment to both competitive efficiency and socioeconomic goals within defense contracting. Orozco’s primary NAICS focus is on 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), reflecting his leadership in acquiring customized training and instructional services. He also regularly procures computer systems design (541512), engineering services (541330), and other professional technical services to support the development of adaptive learning systems, mission rehearsal environments, and digital training analytics platforms. His expertise lies at the intersection of aviation training doctrine and emerging simulation technologies.