LCDR Walter Hussong

LCDR Walter Hussong serves as a procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and sustainment of critical naval aviation systems for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. He manages contract actions spanning the full lifecycle of aircraft platforms, avionics, and mission-critical support services, ensuring operational readiness and technological superiority. His work directly enables NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary air assets through strategic sourcing, competitive contracting, and lifecycle management of complex defense systems. Hussong maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with firms capable of delivering advanced aircraft manufacturing, integrated weapons systems, and logistics support. His procurement patterns reflect a reliance on established industry leaders with proven capabilities in aerospace engineering and defense integration, while also engaging specialized service providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. for training and sustainment solutions. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic objectives, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity within the small business community. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, he actively promotes small business participation in areas where technical expertise and scalability align with program needs. Hussong’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep engagement in airframe, propulsion, and avionics subsystems. He also frequently procures administrative and management consulting services under NAICS 541611 to support program oversight and systems integration. His expertise centers on complex aerospace procurement, with technical domain knowledge in naval aviation systems, mission systems integration, and defense logistics sustainment.