Jayne Hennigan

Jayne Hennigan serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for complex electronics, sensor systems, and mission-critical software solutions. She supports the agency’s core mission of developing next-generation airborne command, control, and avionics capabilities by ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement outcomes. Hennigan specializes in high-stakes R&D and test evaluation contracts that bridge cutting-edge engineering with operational readiness. She maintains established working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of large prime contractors delivering integrated systems and specialized firms providing niche engineering, test support, and technical services. Hennigan fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships grounded in rigorous technical evaluation and strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Her procurement strategy reflects a deliberate 50-50 balance between full and open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to expanding small business participation without compromising mission requirements. She consistently prioritizes small business vendors capable of delivering specialized technical expertise, reinforcing the Navy’s socioeconomic goals while maintaining acquisition integrity. Hennigan’s primary NAICS focus lies in 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), reflecting her specialization in precision avionics, signal conditioning systems, and embedded test instrumentation. She procures advanced electronic components, sensor interfaces, and data acquisition systems critical to airborne mission planning, flight testing, and systems integration—ensuring naval aviation platforms remain technologically superior and operationally resilient.