Scott Bestreski

Scott Bestreski serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), where he plays a pivotal role in procuring advanced avionics, flight control systems, and diagnostic instrumentation critical to naval aviation readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of complex technical acquisitions—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation development, source selection, and contract administration—ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy strategic objectives. He specializes in high-precision, mission-critical systems requiring stringent compliance with military specifications and technical certification standards, often supporting research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) initiatives for next-generation aircraft platforms. Bestreski maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense and aerospace prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements for integrated avionics, instrumentation, and maintenance support systems. He frequently collaborates with specialized niche vendors such as Critical Communications, Controls and Instruments, LLC and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, demonstrating a preference for technically mature suppliers with proven capability in ruggedized electronic systems and mission-critical hardware. His procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by non-set-aside acquisitions (90.9%), reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the systems procured. However, he maintains a measured commitment to small business participation, with approximately 9.1% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, prioritizing firms with demonstrated expertise in niche aerospace manufacturing domains. Bestreski’s primary NAICS focus areas include instrument manufacturing for electrical signal measurement (334515), saw blade and handtool manufacturing (332216), and computer peripheral equipment manufacturing (334118), underscoring his expertise in procuring precision test equipment, diagnostic tools, and specialized mechanical components essential to aircraft sustainment and systems integration. His work bridges advanced electronics, mechanical subsystems, and field-deployable instrumentation in support of naval airpower modernization.