Cassandra N. Orr

Cassandra Orr 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 modernize and sustain carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, weapons, avionics, and mission-critical support infrastructure. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology procurement actions involving aircraft manufacturing, propulsion systems, avionics integration, and auxiliary equipment, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations. Orr maintains longstanding relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver cutting-edge aerospace platforms and subsystems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and systems integration, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to ensure technical alignment and operational readiness. She works closely with these vendors to manage technical specifications, delivery schedules, and sustainment obligations across multi-year contract vehicles. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical capabilities requiring specialized expertise typically found only among large, established defense contractors. While small business participation is not a primary mechanism in her portfolio, she adheres to all applicable socioeconomic requirements and ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS provisions. Orr’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring jet propulsion systems, flight control units, radar and targeting sensors, and mission-specific avionics, demonstrating deep domain expertise in naval air systems engineering and integration.