Aimee Kourafas

Aimee Kourafas serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements for mission-critical naval warfare systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions for advanced engineering and information technology solutions, including radar, electronic warfare, command and control, and secure communications infrastructure. Her work directly supports NIWC Atlantic’s mission to develop, integrate, and sustain high-performance systems for naval platforms, ensuring alignment with Navy modernization priorities and acquisition regulatory frameworks. Kourafas specializes in fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for technical services and systems integration, often navigating stringent cybersecurity and interoperability requirements. She maintains strategic working relationships with industry leaders including Amazon Web Services, Inc. and Leidos, Inc., partnering with vendors capable of delivering scalable cloud-based architectures, cyber-secure communications platforms, and integrated sensor systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and risk mitigation, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors possessing deep domain expertise in naval tactical environments. These partnerships are characterized by proactive engagement, transparent communication, and adherence to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance standards. Kourafas consistently prioritizes open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally mandated in her portfolio, she ensures fair and open access to all qualified vendors, aligning with Department of Defense objectives for competitive sourcing in high-technology domains. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems, and NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. She regularly acquires advanced electronic warfare components, tactical data links, and secure network infrastructure, demonstrating specialized expertise in maritime sensor systems and next-generation communications architectures.