Allison Lape

Allison Lape serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance next-generation naval aviation systems through research, development, testing, and evaluation. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical technologies, including avionics, sensor integration, command and control systems, and mission simulation platforms. Her work directly enables the modernization of airborne and maritime warfare capabilities by ensuring timely delivery of high-performance engineering and technical services aligned with strategic defense priorities. Lape maintains strong, ongoing relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., Science Applications International Corporation, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract vehicles that support sustained R&D efforts, systems integration, and operational testing. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and lifecycle support, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to accelerate innovation. All of Lape’s acquisitions are awarded under open competition with no set-aside preferences, reflecting a strategic focus on technical excellence and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she consistently evaluates vendor capabilities based on technical merit, past performance, and systems integration expertise. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), 561499 (Business Support Services), and 621111 (Offices of Physicians), indicating a diverse portfolio spanning advanced engineering R&D, operational support services, and specialized medical systems integration for aviation personnel. Her expertise centers on acquiring cutting-edge electronics, software-defined systems, and mission-critical analytics platforms that enhance naval air warfare readiness.