Steven Davanzo

Steven Davanzo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (N00104), responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems. He executes full-cycle contracting actions for high-reliability subsystems, including pumping systems, valve assemblies, bare printed circuit boards, and avionics instrumentation, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval technical specifications. His work directly supports the modernization and maintenance of naval platforms by securing precision-engineered components essential for combat systems and platform survivability. Davanzo maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industry partners including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in aerospace and defense electronics. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical certification, and supply chain resilience, often engaging firms with AS9100 and ITAR compliance. These partnerships are built on long-term performance history and technical alignment with Navy weapon system requirements. His contracting patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 91.7% of awards issued without set-aside designation, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is present at 8.3%, it is primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a selective but compliant approach to socioeconomic contracting. Davanzo’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 334412 (bare printed circuit board manufacturing), and 333914 (pumping equipment), reflecting deep technical expertise in electronic warfare subsystems, signal processing hardware, and fluid control systems. He routinely manages contracts for mission-critical components requiring stringent environmental, thermal, and electromagnetic compatibility standards, ensuring compatibility with naval combat systems and shipboard integration protocols.