William D Aman

William (Rick) Aman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where he plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical training systems for naval aviation and maritime operations. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced simulation platforms, immersive training environments, and avionics infrastructure essential to pilot and aircrew readiness. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing tactical combat training systems and developing integrated curricula, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with operational requirements across the Navy and Marine Corps. Aman maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, who provide high-fidelity flight simulators, training device maintenance, and curriculum development services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and performance reliability, often resulting in repeat engagements with vendors proven in delivering complex, mission-essential training solutions. He prioritizes contractors with demonstrated capability in defense-grade simulation systems and aviation training standards. His set-aside preferences reflect a strong focus on open competition, with 90.9% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides; however, he consistently reserves 9.1% of opportunities for HUBZone-certified firms, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation within the constraints of mission-critical requirements. His contracting patterns prioritize technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the technical rigor of naval aviation training systems. Aman’s procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), reflecting his focus on training curriculum design, instructor support, and simulation-based learning systems. He also procures engineering services (541330) and professional technical services (541990) to support system integration, software development, and avionics modernization, underscoring his deep expertise in defense education technology and mission-critical training infrastructure.