Lauryn Hiser

Lauryn Hiser serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development and integration of advanced naval aviation systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for research, development, testing, and evaluation initiatives, with a focus on mission-critical technologies including avionics, sensor systems, command and control platforms, and simulation environments. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to modernize air and maritime warfare capabilities through innovative engineering and systems integration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic procurement objectives. Hisers primary contractor relationships include leading defense and engineering firms such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., and Science Applications International Corporation, alongside specialized support providers like Teya Support Services LLC and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. She fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships with both prime contractors and tiered subcontractors, emphasizing technical excellence, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation across high-stakes R&D and systems integration projects. Her procurement approach prioritizes long-term vendor alignment with Navy aviation modernization goals. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, Lauryn consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses in the defense technology sector. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate balanced engagement with the small business community without reliance on narrow set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her NAICS focus centers on 541715 for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, with significant activity in 334111 for electronic computer manufacturing and 561210 for facilities support services. She procures specialized hardware, software-defined systems, mission planning tools, and technical support services essential to sustaining naval air superiority through cutting-edge technological advancement.