Denise A Pearch

Denise A. Pearch serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering complex contracts, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to field and sustain cutting-edge aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical procurements in aircraft component manufacturing and guided missile systems, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations, performance-based contracting, and systems integration requirements. She works closely with engineering and program management teams to align contractual deliverables with operational readiness goals. Pearch maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics. These partnerships center on the development and sustainment of high-performance aerospace and missile systems, often involving proprietary technologies and stringent compliance with military specifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative vendor relationships built on technical rigor and accountability. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides. This indicates a focus on acquiring mission-critical capabilities from the most technically qualified sources, regardless of socioeconomic status, consistent with the complexity and scale of NAVAIR’s programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she adheres strictly to statutory requirements for small business subcontracting plans when applicable. Pearch’s procurement expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing). She routinely manages contracts for flight control systems, avionics integration, propulsion components, and missile guidance hardware, demonstrating specialized knowledge in aerospace engineering standards, defense logistics, and systems engineering processes.