Emily Harman

Emily D. Harman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of critical naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex contract actions from solicitation through award and administration, she supports the procurement of aircraft, avionics, propulsion components, and associated engineering services essential to maintaining air superiority for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio centers on high-technology defense acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation, compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, and close coordination with engineering and logistics teams to ensure operational readiness and sustainment. Harman maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with them on the development and integration of advanced rotary-wing and fixed-wing platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and mission-critical avionics. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, innovation, and mission alignment. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not a primary driver of her award strategy, she adheres strictly to statutory requirements and ensures all vendors meet stringent defense quality and compliance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), and Engineering Services (541330), underscoring her expertise in procuring airframe components, flight control systems, and technical support services for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms. She brings deep domain knowledge in naval aviation systems integration, propulsion subsystems, and defense engineering R&D.