Dorothy Hurley

Dorothy Hurley serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, supporting the development and sustainment of advanced naval aviation systems. She manages complex acquisitions focused on research and development of mission-critical airborne systems, including avionics, electronic warfare suites, communications networks, and sensor integration platforms. Her work directly enables the Navy’s strategic priorities in air superiority and fleet readiness, ensuring that next-generation platforms are equipped with cutting-edge, field-tested technologies. Hurley oversees contract lifecycle activities from requirements definition through award and performance monitoring, primarily for engineering and technical services contracts under the R&D domain. She maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense technology contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These relationships reflect a pattern of engagement with established prime contractors possessing deep expertise in aerospace systems integration, signal processing, and mission systems engineering. Hurley’s procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment support, often requiring contractors to demonstrate proven capabilities in classified and high-assurance environments. Hurley’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes nature of naval aviation modernization programs. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all vendors are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and readiness to deliver in demanding operational contexts. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where she sources advanced engineering services for airborne system prototyping, flight test support, and systems engineering integration. Her portfolio centers on digital architecture modernization, radar and electronic attack systems, and embedded software development for next-generation naval aircraft platforms.