Douglas O. Lambourne

Douglas O. Lambourne serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for the full spectrum of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to field and sustain cutting-edge aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex, high-technology procurements in aircraft manufacturing, including manned and unmanned aerial platforms, propulsion systems, and integrated mission avionics, all aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic modernization goals. Lambourne maintains enduring contractual relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with organizations that deliver advanced aerospace systems and sustainment services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and technical oversight, fostering collaborative relationships with industry partners capable of meeting stringent military specifications and rapid deployment timelines. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement across multiple contract vehicles and programmatic phases. His contracting patterns reflect a strict focus on full and open competition, with no set-asides utilized across his portfolio. This underscores a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with NAVAIR’s requirement for mission-critical systems that demand proven, large-scale defense industrial base capabilities. Lambourne’s primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), where he specializes in acquiring next-generation carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and associated support infrastructure. His expertise lies in managing complex technical acquisitions involving flight systems, sensor integration, and mission-critical logistics, ensuring alignment with naval aviation readiness and operational superiority objectives.