David Holley

David Holley serves as a Program Analyst at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the procurement and integration of advanced aviation systems critical to naval air superiority. Responsible for aligning acquisition strategies with technical requirements, he supports the full lifecycle management of mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare suites, and navigation systems. His work bridges engineering teams and contracting professionals to ensure that procurements meet rigorous performance standards while adhering to federal acquisition regulations. Holley typically handles complex, technology-driven acquisitions involving systems integration, prototype development, and sustainment of legacy airborne platforms. He maintains longstanding relationships with key industry partners including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with deep expertise in aerospace systems, sensor fusion, and mission-critical software. Holley’s contracting approach emphasizes technical credibility, proven performance, and scalable solutions, often involving multiple-phase contracts that transition from R&D to production and support. Holley’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical capability rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing mission need over socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, vendors of all sizes compete on technical merit and past performance. His primary focus lies within NAICS 334511, specializing in the procurement of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and aeronautical systems. He routinely acquires advanced radar and electronic warfare components, mission computers, data link systems, and integrated avionics architectures designed for next-generation naval aircraft, demonstrating deep domain expertise in airborne sensor integration and systems engineering.