James M Gerber

James M. Gerber serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering complex contracts, Gerber supports NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, avionics, and logistics infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, aircraft manufacturing, and technical logistics support, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. He works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contract requirements with operational needs, applying rigorous federal acquisition regulation (FAR) compliance and risk mitigation strategies. Gerber maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics. These partnerships focus on the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced aviation platforms, weapons systems, and support infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, systems engineering integration, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in technical precision and accountability. He frequently engages contractors with deep domain expertise in aerospace systems and military logistics to meet evolving operational demands. Gerber’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While he does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his procurement strategy prioritizes technical capability, industrial base readiness, and mission-critical delivery over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the highest standards of performance for naval aviation systems. His primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), and Process and Logistics Consulting Services (541614), reflecting his specialization in systems integration, technical oversight, and aviation logistics support. He regularly procures high-precision fabricated metal components, avionics upgrades, and air transportation support services, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace engineering and defense supply chain management.