Shane M. Dalpiaz

Shane M. Dalpiaz serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for mission-critical naval aviation technologies. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—he supports the agency’s mission to advance airborne command and control, avionics, and sensor systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology procurements in electronics, communications, and software integration, ensuring alignment with DoN strategic priorities for next-generation air and maritime warfare capabilities. Dalpiaz maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., and Science Applications International Corporation, as well as specialized technology providers such as Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large prime contractors with deep systems integration expertise and smaller firms delivering niche technical solutions. His contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with vendors capable of delivering ruggedized, mission-qualified hardware and software under stringent military specifications. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating active support for small business participation across multiple categories. The remaining half are competitively awarded without set-asides, ensuring access to broader market capabilities while maintaining robust small business engagement. Dalpiaz’s technical focus centers on NAICS 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting his specialization in procuring advanced radar components, embedded systems, secure communication modules, and signal processing hardware. His expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical electronics that enable real-time data fusion, electronic warfare resilience, and next-generation avionics architectures for naval aircraft platforms.