Erin C. Rowe

Erin C. Rowe serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national aerospace and defense systems. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and mission-critical requirements. Her portfolio centers on high-technology aerospace systems, engineering services, and advanced avionics, making her a key contributor to the agency’s capability modernization efforts. Rowe routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under full and open competition, with a strategic emphasis on technical innovation and supply chain resilience. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Rowe maintains a robust network of prime contractors and subcontractors active in aerospace manufacturing and systems integration. She engages with both large industry leaders and small business innovators, fostering collaborative partnerships that prioritize performance, quality assurance, and timely delivery. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, incentivized contracts, and rigorous source selection criteria grounded in technical merit and past performance evaluation. Rowe demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all eligible offerors, she actively promotes small business inclusion through targeted market outreach, pre-solicitation conferences, and small business mentoring programs. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that supports economic opportunity without compromising mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), and 541330 (Engineering Services). She specializes in procuring advanced flight control systems, avionics, radar and sensor suites, and mission-critical engineering support services, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aeronautical systems and defense electronics procurement.