Gregory E. Tollefsen

Gregory E. Tollefsen serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. He manages complex contracts for the development, testing, and sustainment of aircraft platforms, avionics, guided missile systems, and supporting logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority for the Navy and Marine Corps. His work spans full-spectrum procurement activities, from solicitation and source selection to contract administration and performance monitoring, with a focus on high-technology, mission-critical defense capabilities. Tollefsen maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense aerospace primes, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, who provide core platforms such as rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and integrated weapons solutions. He also collaborates with specialized logistics and training providers like Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., to ensure operational readiness and sustainment. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence, risk mitigation, and lifecycle support, reflecting the complexity and enduring nature of naval aviation systems. While the majority of his acquisitions—85.7%—are conducted as full and open competition without set-asides, Tollefsen demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 14.3% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, prioritizing capability and readiness while actively enabling small business involvement where feasible. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334511 (aeronautical systems and instrumentation) and 336414 (guided missile manufacturing). He regularly procures mission-critical components, flight control systems, avionics integration services, and engineering support under NAICS 541330, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace engineering and defense systems acquisition.