SSgt Rafael Marin

SSgt Rafael Marin serves as a key procurement liaison within the Commanding Officer’s office (N63394) of the Department of the Navy, supporting the sustainment and modernization of naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace components, secure communications infrastructure, and advanced electronic assembly services essential to maintaining fleet readiness. His role centers on ensuring timely delivery of technical solutions that enhance sensor performance, electronic countermeasures, and cybersecurity-enabled avionics, aligning procurement actions with operational imperatives across the Navy’s aviation enterprise. Marin maintains strategic relationships with prime contractors including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering high-reliability aerospace and electronic warfare systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in complex system integration, while also engaging a broad base of specialized vendors for niche technical services. These partnerships are characterized by rigorous technical validation, compliance with MIL-STD requirements, and iterative performance-based acquisition cycles. His procurement portfolio demonstrates strong support for small business participation, with nearly half of all awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no formal 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate commitment to expanding the defense industrial base and fostering innovation from emerging vendors. Marin’s primary NAICS focus includes 541850 (indoor/outdoor display advertising), 516210 (media streaming and content platforms), and 811210 (electronic equipment repair), reflecting an unconventional but critical need for digital signage, secure data distribution networks, and maintenance of precision electronic systems. His technical expertise spans the integration of commercial-off-the-shelf technologies into military platforms, emphasizing interoperability, rapid fielding, and lifecycle sustainment of mission-critical electronic systems.