Caitlan Johnson

Caitlan Johnson serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical aviation technologies aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic modernization goals. While not the lead contracting officer, she plays a vital role in facilitating the planning, solicitation, and administration of contracts for advanced avionics, mission systems integration, and software-enabled warfare capabilities. Her work directly supports the Center’s mission to develop and evaluate next-generation airborne systems, with a focus on engineering services, aircraft manufacturing support, and custom software development. She collaborates closely with lead contracting teams to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical requirements for high-assurance defense systems. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., all of which provide specialized engineering, systems integration, and technical support services for naval aviation platforms. Her procurement activities reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in avionics, mission planning systems, and air transportation support, often engaging these vendors through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract structures. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with approximately 90% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation through the 10% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring opportunities for qualified small firms in engineering and IT services. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), and Custom Computer Programming (541511), reflecting deep expertise in procuring technical solutions for airborne command and control, sensor fusion, and real-time mission software. She routinely supports acquisitions involving embedded systems, digital thread integration, and cybersecurity-hardened avionics architectures.