Julia White

Julia White serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for critical naval aviation systems. She manages complex contracts spanning aircraft platforms, avionics, and mission-critical support equipment, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to sustain and modernize the Navy and Marine Corps’ air superiority capabilities. Her work encompasses full-spectrum procurement activities—from requirements definition and source selection to contract award and administration—primarily supporting research, development, testing, and sustainment initiatives for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation systems. Julia’s expertise lies in navigating the technical and regulatory demands of defense acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Navy-specific directives. Julia maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense aerospace prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics. These partnerships center on the procurement of advanced aircraft systems, weapons integration, and next-generation communications equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven track records in delivering high-reliability, mission-essential technologies under stringent military specifications. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to ensure contractual deliverables meet operational readiness standards and lifecycle sustainment requirements. Julia’s procurement portfolio exhibits a 100% focus on open, unrestricted competitions with no set-asides for small business, 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This reflects NAVAIR’s strategic emphasis on leveraging the full industrial base to meet urgent capability gaps in naval aviation. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she adheres to all statutory requirements for fair and open competition and supports socioeconomic goals through broader industry engagement where applicable. Her primary procurement focus aligns with NAICS codes 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring flight-critical components, airborne sensors, data link systems, and integrated avionics suites, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military aerospace engineering standards and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.