Irene M. Becerra

Irene M. Becerra serves as a Contracting Officer for the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace components, electronic warfare systems, and advanced communications infrastructure to sustain naval aviation readiness. Her portfolio centers on procuring high-integrity electronic assemblies, sensor technologies, and cybersecurity-enabled hardware essential to modern naval platforms. She manages full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation through award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and naval-specific technical requirements for reliability and interoperability in austere operational environments. Becerra maintains strategic relationships with prime contractors including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, leveraging their expertise in complex electronic system integration and defense-grade manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and supply chain resilience, often requiring rigorous qualification of vendors for ITAR, CMMC, and MIL-STD compliance. She collaborates closely with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement timelines with fleet modernization cycles and mission-critical deployment schedules. While the majority of her acquisitions are open competition (68.2%), Becerra demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 31.8% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively seeks qualified small manufacturers capable of producing precision electronic assemblies and specialized components, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising technical performance or operational security. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly) and 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in electronic subsystems for avionics and electronic warfare. She also regularly acquires miscellaneous electrical components under 335999 and computer peripheral equipment under 334118, underscoring her technical proficiency in embedded systems, signal conditioning modules, and ruggedized hardware critical to naval aircraft and command-and-control platforms.