Amorena F. Blade

Amorena F. Blade serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering complex contracts, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, weapons, avionics, and propulsion systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses research and development, engineering services, and manufacturing contracts for mission-critical aerospace components, ensuring technical readiness and operational superiority for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Blade maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver next-generation aviation platforms and support infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and risk mitigation across high-stakes aerospace programs. She collaborates closely with engineering and program management teams to align contractual requirements with evolving operational needs, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in innovation and accountability. Her contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting NAVAIR’s reliance on Tier-1 defense contractors with proven capabilities in advanced aerospace systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she adheres strictly to federal acquisition regulations and ensures all procurements meet statutory requirements for fairness and transparency. Blade’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 336412 (aircraft engine manufacturing), 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), and 541330 (engineering services). She specializes in procuring cutting-edge avionics, propulsion systems, flight control components, and technical support services critical to modernizing naval air fleets, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace systems integration and defense technology acquisition.