Joseph E. Berger

Joseph E. Berger serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts, Berger supports NAVAIR’s mission to field and sustain cutting-edge aircraft, weapons, avionics, and logistics infrastructure for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio primarily encompasses full-spectrum procurement activities for manned and unmanned aerial platforms, including developmental, production, and sustainment contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). He works closely with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to ensure contractual deliverables align with operational requirements and technical specifications. Berger maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, all of which are integral to the design, integration, and support of naval aviation systems. His working pattern reflects deep collaboration with industry partners possessing specialized expertise in aerospace engineering, mission systems integration, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. These partnerships are typically structured through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and technical compliance. Berger’s contracting activity shows a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the highly technical, mission-critical nature of NAVAIR’s procurements, where specialized capabilities and industrial base readiness take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), encompassing the acquisition of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, propulsion components, and integrated avionics suites. Berger’s technical expertise lies in complex aerospace systems procurement, requiring deep familiarity with military specifications, configuration control, and systems engineering processes to ensure operational readiness and long-term sustainment.