Barbara C Davidowich

Barbara C. Davidowich serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development, test, and sustainment of advanced naval aviation systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on high-technology aircraft components including avionics, flight control systems, diagnostic instrumentation, and mission-critical support infrastructure. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with NAWCAD’s mission to maintain airpower superiority through cutting-edge engineering and rapid technology integration. Davidowich maintains longstanding relationships with key defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC, among others. These partnerships are characterized by technical collaboration on specialized aerospace systems, often involving non-developmental item (NDI) acquisitions, sole-source justifications under FAR 6.302-1, and performance-based contracting approaches. Her working style emphasizes early contractor engagement to ensure technical feasibility and schedule adherence in time-sensitive RDT&E environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Davidowich consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 70% of her acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and expand the industrial base, with frequent use of 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB set-asides where applicable. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in machine shop services (332710) and specialized instrumentation. She routinely acquires precision-engineered components, embedded systems, and test equipment critical to naval aircraft sustainment, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace manufacturing and electronic systems integration.