Vincent Jimenez

Vincent Jimenez serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center, supporting the development and fielding of advanced naval aviation systems through strategic acquisitions of engineering services and specialized manufacturing capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to advance airborne command and control, avionics reliability, and mission simulation technologies. His acquisitions primarily focus on technical services and industrial production processes critical to next-generation aircraft systems, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and software integrations. Jimenez operates within the Department of the Navy’s acquisition framework, balancing innovation with compliance to FAR and DFARS requirements. He maintains established relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, SAIC, Jacobs Technology Inc., Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., reflecting a preference for proven industry partners with deep expertise in systems integration, electronic warfare support, and advanced manufacturing. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms possessing specialized capabilities in avionics testing, mission planning software, and precision fabrication. These partnerships are often sustained through multiple contract vehicles, indicating a focus on continuity and technical alignment. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Jimenez consistently allocates approximately 20% of his portfolio to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in high-technology naval programs. He does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad-based small business competition to ensure innovation and capacity across the supplier base. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), with significant activity in 326150 (foam product manufacturing), 332710 (machine shops), and 332813 (electroplating and surface finishing). These categories reflect his specialization in procuring precision components, protective coatings, and engineered subsystems integral to aircraft structural integrity, sensor housings, and environmental control systems. His technical domain expertise spans avionics integration, materials science, and mission-critical hardware production.