Gina Olson

Gina Olson serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance naval aviation systems through research, development, testing, and evaluation. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace and avionics technologies, focusing on the integration of advanced sensors, command and control systems, and mission simulation platforms. Her work directly enables the modernization of airborne platforms by ensuring timely delivery of high-performance electronic systems and software solutions aligned with strategic naval aviation priorities. She handles full lifecycle contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—primarily for R&D and systems integration efforts requiring technical rigor and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Olson maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships are centered on systems engineering, technical services, and specialized manufacturing for naval aviation applications. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms possessing proven expertise in avionics, mission planning software, and embedded systems, fostering innovation through performance-based contracting and technical risk-sharing mechanisms. Olson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a preference for technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Navy’s need for rapid, high-fidelity delivery of complex systems. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she ensures fair and open access to all qualified vendors through transparent solicitation practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for aeronautical system and instrument manufacturing, complemented by NAICS 541512 for computer systems design and NAICS 332311 for prefabricated metal components. She routinely acquires flight-critical electronics, sensor arrays, mission computers, and specialized airframe structures, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace engineering domains and defense systems integration.