Gianna V Gatto

Gianna Gatto serves as a primary contracting professional at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the readiness and sustainment of naval aviation systems through the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace technologies. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements centered on avionics, flight control instrumentation, diagnostic systems, and specialized mechanical infrastructure essential to naval airpower. Her work directly supports the agency’s RDT&E mission by ensuring timely delivery of high-performance, technically complex components that enable next-generation aircraft operations and maintenance capabilities. Gatto maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., PCI Aviation LLC, Critical Communications, Controls and Instruments, LLC, and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on established industry leaders with proven expertise in military-grade electronics, sensor integration, and precision mechanical systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based requirements, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative vendor engagements that align with Navy aviation modernization priorities. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted acquisitions, with 83.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (16.2%), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission-critical performance and broad industry engagement. Gatto’s primary NAICS focus areas include overhead crane and monorail system manufacturing (333923), instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing (334515), and motor and generator manufacturing (335312), reflecting deep technical engagement with aircraft maintenance infrastructure, diagnostic instrumentation, and power systems. Her expertise lies in procuring specialized hardware for aircraft testing, calibration, and ground support, ensuring operational readiness across the naval aviation fleet.