Denise C. Morrissette

Denise C. Morrissette serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—she ensures alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize airborne sensor suites, enhance electronic warfare capabilities, and sustain legacy aircraft subsystems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical services and specialized manufacturing contracts supporting avionics, communications, and mission-critical aircraft components, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations and technical specifications. Morrissette maintains consistent working 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 collaborations reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in airborne systems integration, electronic systems manufacturing, and mission support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical rigor, and risk mitigation, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and mission readiness. Her contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission-critical performance and system interoperability. While small business participation is not formally structured through set-asides, her acquisitions remain open to all qualified vendors, ensuring competitive rigor. Morrissette’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, indicating a strong specialization in airborne systems integration, avionics support, and mission-critical hardware. Her work spans the procurement of specialized test equipment, signal processing systems, and aircraft subsystems, requiring deep technical acumen in naval aviation domains and defense procurement compliance.