Donna L Jackson

Donna L. Jackson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical procurement actions for aircraft components, propulsion systems, and mission-critical aviation support equipment, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Navy-specific acquisition policies. She works closely with engineering and program management teams to align contracting strategies with operational requirements and lifecycle sustainment goals. Jackson maintains longstanding contracting relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting her focus on high-technology aerospace and defense systems. Her engagements involve long-term sustainment contracts, engineering services, and integrated logistics support, often requiring specialized technical oversight and performance-based acquisition methods. She collaborates with industry partners to manage technical risk, ensure interoperability, and facilitate rapid fielding of next-generation capabilities across carrier-based and expeditionary platforms. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 98% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing competition among large, qualified industry leaders. Only 2% of her awards are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a strategic emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all small business participation requirements. Jackson’s procurement expertise centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), reflecting deep specialization in airframe systems, propulsion components, and mission-critical avionics. She routinely procures engineered solutions for flight control systems, radar integration, and maintenance support infrastructure, demonstrating advanced technical fluency in naval aviation platforms and sustainment ecosystems.