Vinnie Cervellieri

Vinnie Cervellieri serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, where they play a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—Cervellieri ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the division’s mission to enhance the readiness and performance of next-generation aircraft platforms. Their portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology avionics, flight control systems, diagnostic instrumentation, and mission-critical communication equipment essential to naval airpower sustainment. Cervellieri maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., PCI Aviation LLC, Critical Communications, Controls and Instruments, LLC, and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on technically demanding, performance-based contracts requiring rigorous systems engineering and validation. The contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of mission-essential capabilities, often involving sole-source or limited competition acquisitions due to the specialized nature of the requirements. Cervellieri’s procurement strategy reflects a strong focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic programs, the contracting process remains transparent and competitive, ensuring access for all qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent technical specifications. The primary NAICS categories under Cervellieri’s purview are 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). These reflect a deep specialization in procuring airborne radar, data link systems, embedded avionics, and real-time diagnostic platforms critical to naval aircraft modernization and operational effectiveness.