Garrett W. Douglass

Garrett W. Douglass 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. Responsible for soliciting, awarding, and administering complex contracts, he supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, avionics, and weapons systems for the Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio primarily encompasses defense-related procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on technical and engineering services, aircraft component manufacturing, and mission-critical logistics support. Douglass ensures compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning contract outcomes with operational readiness goals. Douglass maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting his engagement in high-technology, systems-integration procurements. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term partnerships with vendors possessing deep expertise in aerospace engineering, propulsion systems, and avionics integration. He also collaborates with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., ensuring sustainment and workforce readiness for deployed aviation platforms. His procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 97.4% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is limited to 2.6%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with NAVAIR’s broader emphasis on industrial base resilience and competitive innovation. Douglass’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), underscoring his technical specialization in airframe, propulsion, and subsystem procurement. He also oversees engineering services (541330) and custom software development (541511) critical to modernizing mission systems, demonstrating expertise in both hardware and digital integration domains.