Jerry Lamb

Jerry G. Lamb serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a critical role in acquiring advanced aviation systems that support air superiority and fleet readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare subsystems, and aircraft integration technologies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational requirements. His work directly enables the modernization of naval aircraft platforms by facilitating timely access to cutting-edge sensor suites, communications equipment, and auxiliary systems essential to next-generation warfare capabilities. Lamb maintains enduring partnerships with leading defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These relationships are built on technical rigor and consistent performance, with vendors providing specialized engineering services, hardware manufacturing, and systems integration for airborne platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk-mitigated acquisition strategies tailored to high-technology, low-volume procurement environments. While the majority of his acquisitions—approximately 90%—are conducted without set-asides, Lamb demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating around 10% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche technical solutions, fostering a competitive ecosystem that supports innovation and workforce development in the defense industrial base. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical testing), 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), and 334290 (other communications equipment), reflecting deep expertise in avionics, mission systems, and signal processing hardware. He routinely procures precision test equipment, embedded flight systems, and specialized aircraft components, requiring a nuanced understanding of military specifications, technical data rights, and sustainment logistics.