Ted Reed

Ted Reed serves as a key procurement lead for the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace components, electronic warfare systems, and advanced communications infrastructure to sustain naval aviation readiness. His responsibilities center on managing contracts for guided missile subsystems, sensor assemblies, and cybersecurity-enabled avionics, ensuring alignment with naval modernization priorities and operational tempo. He plays a pivotal role in translating technical requirements into solicitation strategies that support fleet readiness and technological superiority across the naval aviation enterprise. Reed maintains strategic relationships with leading defense contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, partnering with firms capable of delivering high-reliability, defense-grade electronic assemblies and integrated mission systems. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with prime contractors who possess proven track records in rapid prototyping, systems integration, and compliance with military specifications such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160. These partnerships are structured to enable agile delivery of complex hardware and software solutions under tight operational timelines. A strong advocate for small business participation, Reed consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing nearly two-thirds of his portfolio to small businesses capable of supporting niche aerospace and electronic manufacturing needs. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient supplier base, leveraging socioeconomic programs to enhance innovation and competition while maintaining quality and compliance standards across critical defense supply chains. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336419, specializing in guided missile and space vehicle subsystems, with a secondary emphasis on NAICS 488390 for specialized water transportation support services. He routinely procures precision-engineered components, signal processing modules, and embedded avionics systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in electronic warfare, RF systems, and mission-critical aerospace hardware development.