Juliana Luna

Juliana Luna supports the Naval Air Warfare Center’s mission by managing complex acquisition programs focused on advancing naval aviation technologies. Though her official title is not specified, her procurement activities center on the development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical airborne systems, including avionics, communication networks, sensor platforms, and mission simulation tools. She plays a pivotal role in executing research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) contracts that enable next-generation air and maritime warfare capabilities, ensuring alignment with DoD modernization priorities and technical specifications outlined in defense acquisition regulations. Luna maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established prime contractors with proven expertise in systems integration, engineering services, and technical support for naval aviation platforms. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on full and open competition, with a strong emphasis on technical capability, past performance, and compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD and DO-160. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates limited use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 83.3% of awards issued under full and open competition and only 16.7% allocated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic focus on mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, though she maintains engagement with qualified small businesses when technical requirements align with their capabilities. Luna’s primary NAICS focus is on Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (66.7%), encompassing maintenance, logistics, and operational support for naval aircraft systems. She also regularly procures Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (16.7%) and Boat Building (16.7%), indicating a broad technical scope that spans airborne and maritime domains. Her expertise lies in acquiring advanced electronics, embedded systems, and mission-critical software solutions that enhance command, control, and situational awareness across naval aviation platforms.