Emily Burghardt

Emily H. Burghardt serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. She manages complex contract actions for the development, testing, and sustainment of aircraft components, guided missile systems, and auxiliary aviation equipment, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through cutting-edge technology. Her work spans the full spectrum of defense procurement, from initial requirements validation to contract award and performance oversight, with a focus on high-technology, mission-critical platforms used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Burghardt maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver advanced aerospace and defense systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and lifecycle sustainment solutions. She collaborates closely with engineering and logistics teams to ensure contractual deliverables meet stringent operational standards for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on leveraging full industry capability to meet mission-critical needs, rather than socioeconomic set-asides, while still ensuring fair and transparent competition among qualified vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), and 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring precision avionics, propulsion subsystems, weapon integration components, and mission-critical support equipment, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval aviation systems and missile defense technologies.