Stephen C. Wagner, 407-380-4157

Stephen C. Wagner serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to modernize and sustain advanced avionics and simulation-based training systems for naval aviation. He manages a portfolio of acquisitions centered on mission-critical training infrastructure, including immersive simulation environments, tactical combat training systems, and integrated avionics architectures. His work ensures operational readiness by aligning contract execution with the Navy’s strategic imperatives in pilot and aircrew training, emphasizing interoperability, realism, and rapid technology insertion. Wagner maintains enduring relationships with core contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized simulation hardware, training device integration, and curriculum development services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in defense-grade training systems, while also enabling consistent delivery of high-fidelity, mission-specific training solutions. His contracting approach prioritizes technical reliability and sustainment support, often resulting in long-term performance-based contracts with clear deliverables tied to readiness metrics. His procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic focus on leveraging specialized small business innovation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. While no specific socioeconomic categories dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals active support for agile, niche providers in the defense training ecosystem. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting heavy investment in training software, simulation content, and digital curriculum systems, complemented by 25% under NAICS 334111 for electronic computer manufacturing, particularly in embedded avionics and training device hardware. His expertise lies at the intersection of software-defined training platforms and physical simulation systems, ensuring seamless integration across naval aviation training domains.