Julie L Paul

Julie L. Paul serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions from solicitation through contract award and administration, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to modernize and sustain carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, avionics, and mission-critical support systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical acquisitions in aircraft components, aerospace instrumentation, and professional engineering services, requiring deep familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting methodologies. Julie maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with them on high-priority programs involving rotary-wing platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and advanced sensor integration. She also collaborates with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., ensuring seamless sustainment and readiness support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term system readiness, fostering collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and mission alignment. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 92.9% of awards issued without set-aside designation, indicating a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base efficiency. While small business participation is limited to 7.1%—primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5—her approach ensures that socioeconomic goals are met without compromising mission-critical requirements or technical performance standards. Julie’s technical focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), NAICS 541990 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), and NAICS 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She routinely procures mission-critical components such as flight control systems, avionics suites, test instrumentation, and engineering support services essential to naval airworthiness and combat readiness. Her expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace engineering and defense acquisition, ensuring timely delivery of technologically advanced capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps.