Laurie Jiavaras

Laurie Jiavaras serves as a Contracting Officer at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical technologies that sustain and enhance naval aviation readiness. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, she specializes in the acquisition of advanced avionics, flight control systems, diagnostic instrumentation, and maintenance support infrastructure. Her portfolio supports the agency’s mission to develop, test, and field next-generation aircraft systems, ensuring operational superiority through timely and compliant contracting practices. Jiavaras maintains consistent relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC. These partnerships reflect her focus on high-technology systems integration, mission-critical instrumentation, and specialized maintenance services. She collaborates closely with prime contractors who deliver engineered solutions for naval aircraft platforms, often coordinating multi-year, performance-based acquisitions that require rigorous technical oversight and risk mitigation. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Jiavaras demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of her portfolio allocated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche technical capabilities in avionics, test equipment, and aircraft support systems, fostering a diverse supplier base aligned with Navy innovation goals. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 488190 (other air transportation support activities) and 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing), reflecting deep expertise in aviation diagnostics, flight data acquisition systems, and specialized test equipment. She also regularly procures commercial and industrial maintenance services (811310) and precision pumping and measuring equipment (333914), underscoring her broad technical acumen across aerospace sustainment domains.