Steven Gataletto

Steven Gataletto serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-orlando office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to modernize military training systems and defense technology infrastructure. His portfolio centers on engineering, research, and technical services supporting live-fire simulation, mission command systems, and aviation/artillery training platforms. Gataletto manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of operational readiness through technological innovation. He routinely handles performance-based, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts for high-technology defense applications. Gataletto maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense simulation, systems integration, and advanced electromechanical solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, past performance evaluation, and collaboration with vendors capable of delivering mission-critical capabilities under tight operational timelines, fostering long-term, performance-driven vendor relationships. Gataletto exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately half of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half awarded as full and open competitions. This pattern underscores his commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor in acquiring specialized defense technologies. He actively promotes small business participation without compromising technical requirements, aligning with Army goals to diversify the defense industrial base. His procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), reflecting a deep specialization in procuring custom-engineered electrical and electromechanical systems for military training environments. This includes high-power motor assemblies, generator control units, and integrated power systems essential for simulating real-world operational conditions in live-fire and virtual training ecosystems.