Brianna L. Shaw

Brianna Shaw serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions from solicitation through contract award and administration, she supports the command’s mission to modernize and sustain carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, weapons, and avionics. Her portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, guided missile systems, and aircraft component manufacturing, requiring deep technical understanding of defense aerospace standards and defense acquisition regulations. Shaw ensures compliance with federal procurement policy while facilitating timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps. She maintains longstanding contracting relationships with prime defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver advanced aviation platforms and integrated systems. Her work involves structured negotiations, performance-based contracting, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to high-technology aerospace programs. These relationships are characterized by consistent collaboration on long-term sustainment and modernization initiatives, reflecting a pattern of repeat engagements with trusted industry partners capable of meeting stringent military specifications. Brianna Shaw’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach aligns with NAVAIR’s strategic focus on mission readiness through scalable, high-performance solutions sourced from established defense contractors with proven technical capacity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in systems engineering, avionics integration, and weapons system development. She also regularly procures aircraft components and auxiliary equipment under NAICS 336413 and 336411, demonstrating specialized knowledge in aerospace manufacturing processes, certification requirements, and defense supply chain logistics.