Vincent J. Petrillo

Vincent J. Petrillo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of naval aviation systems. He manages complex contract actions for aircraft components, missile systems, and supporting logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through advanced technology integration. His portfolio primarily encompasses procurement of aerospace parts, guided missile systems, and engineering services essential to carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms, requiring deep technical understanding of defense acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting methods. Petrillo maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering on high-priority programs involving rotary-wing platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and precision-guided munitions. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term sustainment partnerships and performance-based logistics, fostering collaboration with industry to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities. He frequently engages with contractors on design-to-production transitions and technical specification compliance, ensuring systems meet rigorous naval aviation standards. Petrillo’s procurement activities reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, his contracting actions remain fully compliant with FAR and DFARS requirements, ensuring equitable access and transparency across all vendor categories. His primary industry focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in ammunition manufacturing (332993) and engineering services (541330). He specializes in procuring avionics subsystems, guided missile components, and mission-critical support equipment, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace manufacturing standards and defense systems integration.