Katy J. White

Katy J. White serves as a Procuring Contracting Officer at the Naval Air Warfare Center, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical aviation systems and advanced technology solutions to support naval air warfare capabilities. Responsible for end-to-end contract management, she oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of complex procurements spanning research, development, testing, and evaluation of avionics, sensor systems, and mission-critical software. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to modernize airborne command and control, enhance avionics reliability, and integrate next-generation electronic warfare platforms. She primarily handles fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 15, with a focus on technical and engineering services supporting naval aviation readiness. Ms. White maintains strong, long-term relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in aerospace systems integration, systems engineering, and technical consulting. These partnerships are characterized by collaborative requirements development, iterative prototyping, and rigorous performance-based acquisition practices, ensuring alignment with the Navy’s evolving operational needs and technological roadmaps. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Ms. White consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding the industrial base. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing capability and readiness while fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses in technical service sectors aligned with naval aviation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334511 (aeronautical systems and instrumentation), 334419 (electronic components), and 541690 (scientific and technical consulting). She routinely procures integrated avionics suites, radar and electronic warfare systems, mission planning software, and air transportation support services, showcasing deep expertise in airborne systems lifecycle management and defense electronics procurement.