Leann M. Warner

Leann M. Warner serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions from solicitation through contract award and administration, she supports the Navy and Marine Corps’ mission to maintain air superiority through the development and integration of advanced aircraft, weapons, and avionics. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology defense acquisitions, including aircraft manufacturing, propulsion systems, mission-critical avionics, and logistics support services, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals and defense acquisition regulations. Warner maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with organizations that deliver cutting-edge aerospace and defense platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical compliance, and risk mitigation in support of mission-critical systems. She collaborates closely with engineering and program management teams to ensure contractual requirements reflect operational needs and technical specifications for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation assets. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This underscores a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with NAVAIR’s emphasis on acquiring the most capable solutions for national defense. Warner’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with additional activity in 334511 for airborne sensors and navigation systems. She routinely procures mission-critical components such as flight control systems, radar integration hardware, and maintenance support services, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace engineering and defense logistics domains.