Eric P. Hensley

Eric P. Hensley serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. He is responsible for managing complex contract actions for aircraft, weapons, avionics, and related logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement. His work spans the full spectrum of acquisition phases—from requirements validation and source selection to contract award and performance oversight—primarily supporting the development and sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft platforms for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Hensley maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, who provide advanced aerospace systems and mission-critical support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term partnership with industry leaders capable of delivering high-performance, mission-essential technologies under strict defense standards. He frequently engages with vendors possessing deep expertise in integrated avionics, unmanned aerial systems, and flight control architectures, fostering collaboration to meet evolving operational needs. Hensley’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This pattern underscores a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVAIR’s priority to secure the most capable systems from the broadest pool of qualified industry partners. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), where he specializes in the acquisition of fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms, propulsion systems, and associated support equipment. His technical expertise centers on advanced aerospace manufacturing, systems integration, and defense aviation sustainment, ensuring procurement actions support the Navy’s modernization goals for next-generation airpower.