LCDR Shawn M. Grogan SC,USN

LCDR Shawn M. Grogan, SC, USN, serves as a key contracting professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and sustainment of advanced naval aviation systems critical to maintaining air superiority for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. He manages complex procurement actions spanning research, development, testing, and logistics support for mission-critical aerospace platforms, avionics, and sensor systems. His work directly enables NAVAIR’s lifecycle management of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contract execution. Grogan typically handles high-technical-risk acquisitions requiring deep engineering oversight and integration with fleet modernization initiatives. Grogan maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver integrated aerospace systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and mission-critical avionics. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with established defense contractors capable of meeting stringent military specifications and supporting rapid fielding cycles. These partnerships are grounded in technical rigor, performance-based contracting, and systems engineering integration to ensure interoperability across naval aviation architectures. Grogan’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a focus on mission-critical capabilities where technical superiority and industrial capacity outweigh socioeconomic targeting criteria. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, his awards still support a robust defense industrial base through prime contractor subcontracting obligations and tiered supply chain engagement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), and 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences). He specializes in procuring advanced radar systems, flight control electronics, autonomous drone components, and engineering R&D services essential to next-generation naval aviation platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace systems integration and defense technology innovation.