Sara Falk

Sara Falk supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division in procuring advanced aviation training systems critical to naval aircrew readiness. Though her formal title is not publicly listed, her procurement activities center on the development, modernization, and sustainment of immersive simulation platforms, tactical flight trainers, and mission-critical avionics infrastructure. She manages acquisitions aligned with the Navy’s strategic imperative to enhance pilot proficiency through high-fidelity, scenario-based training environments, ensuring systems integrate seamlessly with current and next-generation aircraft platforms. Her work directly enables the delivery of curriculum-driven, standards-compliant training solutions across the maritime aviation enterprise. Falk maintains a focused contractor ecosystem, primarily partnering with STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized flight simulation, synthetic training device integration, and operational curriculum development services. These relationships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in military aviation training systems, though she also engages a broader base of niche vendors for specialized components and technical support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance with naval aviation standards, and lifecycle sustainment planning. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes eligible small businesses capable of delivering flight training solutions and professional development services, demonstrating a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity within the defense training ecosystem. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 611512 (Flight Training) and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), underscoring her expertise in acquiring simulation hardware, instructor systems, mission rehearsal software, and competency-based training curricula. She specializes in procurements that bridge technical avionics integration with human performance science, ensuring training systems meet the operational demands of modern naval aviation.