Roman Alaniz

Roman Alaniz serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance next-generation naval aviation systems through research, development, testing, and evaluation. He manages complex acquisitions of mission-critical aerospace and avionics technologies, focusing on the integration of advanced sensors, navigation systems, command and control platforms, and mission simulation software. His role ensures timely delivery of high-assurance technical solutions that enhance airborne warfare capabilities, aligning procurement activities with strategic modernization goals across naval air systems. Alaniz maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures, often involving engineering services, systems integration, and technical support for classified and unclassified aviation platforms. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, lifecycle support, and compliance with defense acquisition regulations, fostering collaboration with prime contractors capable of delivering end-to-end solutions for complex airborne systems. Alaniz’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. There is no current preference for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs; all acquisitions are conducted through full and open competition to ensure access to the highest-tier technical capabilities required for mission-critical naval aviation systems. His primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334511, encompassing the manufacture and integration of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and aeronautical systems. He specializes in acquiring advanced avionics, radar and electronic warfare components, flight control systems, and mission-critical software architectures that underpin naval aircraft readiness and operational superiority. His technical expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace engineering and defense systems procurement, ensuring alignment between acquisition strategy and cutting-edge aviation technology development.