Steven C Wical

Steven C. Wical serves as a Senior Contracts Support Specialist, A&AS Contractor, providing critical contract administration and acquisition support for complex aerospace and defense systems. In this role, he facilitates the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from requirement validation and solicitation development to contract award and closeout—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. His work directly enables the acquisition of advanced avionics, navigation systems, and aircraft subsystems that support national security and aerospace operations. Wical specializes in technical, performance-based acquisitions requiring deep engineering oversight and rigorous source selection processes. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Wical maintains consistent engagement with prime contractors and subcontractors possessing specialized capabilities in aerospace instrumentation and aircraft component manufacturing. His working relationships are characterized by collaboration with firms that demonstrate proven technical proficiency, quality assurance systems, and supply chain reliability. He frequently interfaces with engineering teams and program managers to align contract terms with operational needs, ensuring deliverables meet stringent performance and certification standards. Wical’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on sourcing from the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors, prioritizing technical merit and capability over socioeconomic designations. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach ensures competitive fairness and access to the highest-caliber industrial base for mission-critical systems. His primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the procurement of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, as well as NAICS 336413 for auxiliary aircraft components. He routinely manages contracts for radar systems, flight control interfaces, avionics integration, and mission-critical sensor suites, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace electronics and systems engineering domains. His work supports next-generation platforms requiring high-reliability, military-specification hardware and software integration.