Alexander Gorelik

Alexander Gorelik serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical naval aviation systems for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. In this role, he manages complex procurement actions for aircraft, avionics, weapons integration, and associated logistics infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. His work directly enables NAVAIR’s strategic objectives of modernizing carrier-based and expeditionary air platforms, with a focus on end-to-end contract execution from solicitation through award and administration. Gorelik maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, frequently engaging them on high-priority programs involving rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and mission support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk-mitigated contract structures, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering advanced technological capabilities under stringent military specifications. His procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with all awards conducted under full and open competition. This indicates a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with NAVAIR’s need for proven, large-scale defense contractors with established aerospace manufacturing and systems integration expertise. Gorelik’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing), reflecting his oversight of both airframe production and specialized flight gear and protective equipment. His technical domain expertise spans military aircraft systems, avionics integration, and mission-critical logistics support, ensuring that procurement actions align with operational requirements for naval aviation readiness and sustainment.