Shane Schmidt

Shane Schmidt serves as a key procurement lead within the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. His work directly supports operational readiness by securing advanced aerospace components, mission-critical electronic assemblies, and secure communications infrastructure. He oversees the full lifecycle of complex defense contracts, from requirement validation through contract award and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with Navy aviation modernization priorities and cybersecurity standards. His portfolio emphasizes high-integrity, technically demanding systems requiring rigorous compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and military specifications. Schmidt maintains strategic relationships with prime contractors including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, who deliver advanced avionics, sensor integration, and electronic warfare payloads. His contracting approach favors established defense industry partners with proven track records in delivering mission-critical systems under tight technical and schedule constraints. While he collaborates with a broader base of 12 additional contractors, the majority of high-impact procurements are awarded to large, trusted industry incumbents with deep expertise in aerospace and electronic systems integration. Schmidt’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-critical focus on technical capability, rapid delivery, and system interoperability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, all procurements remain compliant with federal acquisition regulations and are structured to ensure fair and transparent competition. His technical domain centers on aerospace systems, electronic warfare equipment, and secure communications hardware, with acquisitions frequently falling under NAICS categories related to aircraft manufacturing, defense electronics, and electromagnetic systems. He specializes in procuring ruggedized avionics, radar countermeasures, data link components, and cybersecurity-hardened command and control interfaces essential to naval air operations.