Gina Olson

Gina Olson serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development and modernization of naval aviation systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from market research and solicitation drafting to award administration and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific acquisition policies. She primarily handles procurements for advanced avionics, mission-critical software systems, sensor integration, and technical support services essential to airborne command and control, electronic warfare, and simulation capabilities. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to deliver next-generation air and maritime warfare technologies through timely, compliant, and innovative contracting solutions. Olson maintains sustained working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., and Science Applications International Corporation, as well as specialized small businesses such as Teya Support Services LLC and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. She fosters collaborative partnerships grounded in technical rigor and performance accountability, often engaging contractors in early-phase requirements development to align deliverables with evolving operational needs. Her approach emphasizes risk mitigation, technical feasibility, and lifecycle cost efficiency across high-stakes R&D and sustainment contracts. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Olson consistently prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 30% of her portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes equitable access for small businesses with proven expertise in defense systems, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness or technical quality. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for airborne navigation and guidance systems, complemented by significant activity in custom computer programming (541511) and computer systems design services (541512). She frequently procures integrated avionics hardware, mission planning software, cybersecurity-enabling tools, and facilities support services critical to maintaining operational readiness across naval aviation platforms.