David J. Hebb

David Hebb serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a pivotal role in managing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. He is responsible for the full lifecycle procurement of mission-critical aircraft subsystems, including avionics, electronic warfare suites, navigation systems, and auxiliary equipment essential to fleet readiness. His portfolio focuses on ensuring technical compliance, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of capabilities that support air superiority and next-generation platform integration. Hebb works closely with engineering and program offices to align contracting strategies with operational requirements, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent military standards and performance specifications. Hebb maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors 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 industry primes and specialized systems integrators with proven expertise in aerospace engineering and defense-grade manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure mission-critical systems meet operational demands. David Hebb’s procurement activities are exclusively conducted under full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the agency’s strategic focus on acquiring highly specialized, mission-essential capabilities where technical expertise and proven performance outweigh socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring deep engagement in the design, integration, and sustainment of airborne systems. Hebb specializes in procuring flight-critical hardware, sensor interfaces, communication modules, and support equipment for manned and unmanned naval aircraft platforms.