Shaan Charran

Shaan Charran serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to modernize and sustain advanced aviation training systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in simulation, avionics, and immersive training technologies, Charran ensures that procurement strategies align with operational readiness goals for naval aircrews. Their portfolio focuses on engineering services, mission-critical hardware, and integrated training infrastructure, with an emphasis on delivering next-generation tactical training solutions that enhance pilot proficiency and system interoperability. Charran maintains longstanding partnerships with primary contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized simulation systems, flight training devices, and curriculum integration services. These relationships are characterized by sustained performance, technical collaboration, and iterative contract modifications to meet evolving training requirements. While these firms dominate the award landscape, Charran also engages a broad base of niche suppliers to support specialized component integration and rapid prototyping needs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Charran consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 85.7% of procurements reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation, expand the supplier base, and leverage the agility of small firms in delivering tailored training system enhancements. The contracting pattern demonstrates a clear preference for socioeconomic programs that promote competitive, diversified sourcing. Charran’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), which accounts for over half of acquisitions, followed by NAICS 334118 (computer peripheral equipment) and 336413 (aircraft auxiliary equipment). These categories reflect deep technical expertise in simulation software architecture, embedded avionics, and mission-specific training hardware. Their work bridges systems engineering, real-time data integration, and human-machine interface design to deliver mission-critical training environments for naval aviation.