David Borne

David A. Borne serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, Borne supports the development, testing, and fielding of advanced aircraft platforms, avionics, and mission-critical subsystems for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio centers on technical acquisitions involving aerospace components, sensor systems, and logistics support infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals and operational readiness requirements. Borne maintains sustained contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, consistently engaging these industry partners on high-priority programs involving rotary-wing and unmanned aerial systems. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and integrated logistics support, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to deliver mission-essential capabilities under tight operational timelines. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Borne demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with approximately 10% of his contracts structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes competitive opportunities for qualified small businesses in the aerospace and defense supply chain, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising technical or operational requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, followed by NAICS 334511 for aeronautical navigation and guidance systems, reflecting deep expertise in avionics, flight control components, and mission system integration. Borne’s technical acumen spans airborne sensor suites, electronic warfare support systems, and auxiliary electrical components, positioning him as a key enabler of naval airpower modernization across carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms.