Debra J Norris

Debra J. Norris serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for naval aviation systems across the full lifecycle—from research and development through sustainment. Her work directly supports NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority by securing advanced aircraft, weapons, avionics, and mission-critical logistics infrastructure for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. She routinely manages competitive and sole-source contracts under FAR Part 15, with a focus on technical, engineering, and manufacturing procurements requiring rigorous performance-based specifications and systems integration. Norris maintains sustained contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with these organizations on high-priority programs involving guided missile systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and integrated combat avionics. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear statement of work definitions and rigorous oversight protocols. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 92% of awards issued without set-aside designation. While small business participation is limited, she consistently supports Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with agency-wide socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical requirements. Norris’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), where she procures advanced munitions, guidance systems, and space-enabled naval capabilities. She also supports related domains including computer systems design services and engineering services, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace defense technologies, electronic assembly, and mission systems integration essential to modern naval air operations.