Andrew Gordon

Andrew Gordon serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of naval aviation systems. He manages complex procurements spanning aircraft platforms, avionics, guided missile components, and supporting logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through technologically advanced, mission-ready systems. His acquisitions are predominantly performance-based, incorporating FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and performance specification methodologies to streamline delivery while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Gordon maintains sustained working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, consistently engaging these partners on high-priority programs involving rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and integrated weapons suites. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging industry expertise to support rapid prototyping, technology insertion, and sustainment modernization. He frequently coordinates with contractors on technical data packages, inspection protocols, and delivery order execution under IDIQ and cost-reimbursement contract vehicles. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 94.6% of awards issued without set-aside designation, indicating a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base readiness. While small business participation is limited at 5.4%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with NAVAIR’s broader objectives to maintain a resilient supplier ecosystem without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Gordon’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with significant activity in 336419 (Guided Missile Components) and 541330 (Engineering Services). He specializes in procuring mission-critical hardware such as flight control systems, radar integration modules, and avionics test instrumentation, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval aviation systems engineering and defense acquisition lifecycle management.