William T. Hemhauser

William T. Hemhauser serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance naval aviation readiness through specialized acquisition of advanced aircraft systems. He manages complex contracts for high-precision avionics, flight control instrumentation, diagnostic test equipment, and maintenance infrastructure critical to next-generation naval airpower. His work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical technologies through rigorous test and evaluation cycles, aligning procurement strategy with operational requirements for carrier-based and land-based naval aircraft systems. Hemhauser maintains consistent partnerships 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 relationships reflect a focus on Tier 1 and mid-tier suppliers with proven expertise in aerospace-grade electronics, embedded systems, and ruggedized instrumentation. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, lifecycle sustainment, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on classified and unclassified programs alike. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted—reflecting a 75% no set-aside preference—he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to innovation and workforce diversity. His socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize qualified small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, ensuring competitive sourcing without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 333924 (Industrial Truck and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing), 333515 (Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing), and 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), underscoring expertise in precision mechanical and electronic systems. He procures specialized components including flight data recorders, automated test benches, hydraulic actuation systems, and CNC-integrated tooling essential to aircraft maintenance and avionics integration.