Donna Owens

Donna M. Owens serves as a Purchasing Agent at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where she plays a critical role in acquiring mission-critical systems that sustain and modernize naval aviation capabilities. Responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle for technical services and specialized equipment, she supports the development, testing, and sustainment of advanced avionics, electronic warfare systems, and mission-critical aircraft subsystems. Her acquisitions typically involve complex engineering services, software integration, and hardware manufacturing aligned with the Navy’s priorities in air superiority and fleet readiness. She operates within the Department of the Navy’s acquisition framework, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while delivering timely solutions to operational requirements. Owens maintains established 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 partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large prime contractors delivering integrated systems and specialized firms providing niche technical expertise in avionics, communications, and mission planning. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, often involving performance-based service contracts and technical support agreements critical to sustaining legacy and next-generation platforms. A strong advocate for small business participation, Owens consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with nearly 60% of her awards directed to small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals. Her procurement approach actively engages small businesses capable of delivering specialized engineering, software development, and manufacturing services tailored to naval aviation needs. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to aerospace and defense technology, particularly 334511 for navigation and guidance systems, 334111 for electronic computer manufacturing, and 541519 for other computer-related services. She regularly procures advanced sensor suites, embedded software, communication equipment, and mission systems integration services, demonstrating deep technical fluency in airborne electronic systems and defense-related IT infrastructure.