Steven Shultz

Steven Schultz serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for mission-critical naval aviation technologies. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from requirements definition and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring alignment with DoD regulations and the Center’s strategic focus on advancing airborne command and control, avionics, and sensor systems. He routinely handles high-technical acquisitions in research, engineering, and systems integration, supporting the development and testing of next-generation air and maritime warfare capabilities. Schultz maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contracts for systems engineering, technical testing, and mission-critical software development. His working model emphasizes collaboration with prime contractors who bring deep domain expertise in avionics, electronic warfare, and simulation environments, often requiring specialized compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-178C. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted—reflecting an 85.4% no set-aside rate—Schultz actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting. His approach balances mission urgency with federal small business goals, ensuring qualified small firms are considered where technical scope permits. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing), and 336414 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing). He specializes in acquiring advanced electronics, test instrumentation, mission planning systems, and integrated avionics hardware, reflecting deep technical familiarity with defense electronics, sensor fusion, and aerospace systems integration.