Christopher J. Harritt

Christopher J. Harritt serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical naval aviation systems. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating the execution of complex aerospace contracts, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to sustain air superiority through advanced aircraft, avionics, and weapon systems. His responsibilities include assisting in the planning, solicitation, and administration of technical acquisitions, particularly in areas requiring deep engineering and systems integration expertise. He routinely engages with prime contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with defense acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. Harritt maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense aerospace primes, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, supporting the procurement of manned and unmanned aerial platforms, mission systems, and auxiliary equipment. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven track records in delivering high-reliability aviation technologies. He collaborates closely with technical evaluators and program managers to ensure contractual deliverables meet stringent military performance standards, often involving classified or export-controlled systems. His contracting portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of acquisitions awarded under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications, consistent with NAVAIR’s priority to rapidly field advanced capabilities across carrier and expeditionary air wings. Harritt’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing search, detection, navigation, and aeronautical systems, followed by 336413 for auxiliary aircraft components and 336412 for engine parts. He specializes in acquiring advanced avionics, radar systems, flight control hardware, and mission-critical subsystems integral to next-generation naval aircraft, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense aerospace engineering domains and systems integration protocols.