Steven J. Schmid

Steven J. Schmid serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Navy under Agency Code N63394, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for aerospace components, secure communications infrastructure, and advanced engineering services, ensuring alignment with operational readiness requirements and defense technology modernization goals. His portfolio emphasizes high-precision technical procurement in support of aircraft systems, sensor integration, and cybersecurity-enabled platforms essential to naval air operations. Schmid maintains strategic relationships with leading defense contractors, most notably Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, which provide advanced electronic assemblies, avionics, and integrated communications systems. His contracting approach prioritizes long-term partnerships with prime vendors capable of delivering high-reliability, mission-essential hardware and technical support services. While he engages a broad base of suppliers, the majority of award value is concentrated with a small number of established industry leaders with proven track records in defense aerospace and electronic systems integration. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with the majority of awards issued under open competition (66.7%), while actively supporting small business participation through Local Area Set-Asides (24.2%) and 8(a) competed contracts (6.1%). Though small business set-asides are not the primary vehicle, Schmid consistently incorporates qualified 8(a) and small business firms into subcontracting teams and task order pools, reinforcing broader Department of Defense goals for inclusive supplier development. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for wireless communications equipment manufacturing, 811310 for industrial machinery repair and maintenance, and 541370 for surveying and mapping services. These reflect his specialization in procuring RF systems, field-deployable maintenance solutions, and geospatial support technologies critical to naval aviation operations. Schmid’s expertise lies at the intersection of defense electronics, systems sustainment, and mission-critical infrastructure procurement.