Liz Zimmerman

Elizabeth Zimmerman 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. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—for mission-critical technologies in avionics, sensor systems, and electronic warfare platforms. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in airborne command and control, mission simulation, and next-generation avionics reliability. Zimmerman primarily handles engineering services, technical support, and specialized manufacturing contracts essential to sustaining naval air superiority. She maintains established working relationships with key defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements focused on systems integration, rapid prototyping, and sustainment of mission-critical electronics. Zimmerman consistently collaborates with prime contractors who bring deep domain expertise in aerospace systems, often coordinating subcontracting plans to ensure technical rigor and schedule adherence across complex supply chains. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Zimmerman demonstrates a consistent commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity-building among qualified small businesses, particularly those with specialized capabilities in electronics manufacturing and technical services. Her primary NAICS focus lies in 331491 (nonferrous metal rolling, drawing, and extruding) and 334412 (bare printed circuit board manufacturing), indicating a strong technical emphasis on high-reliability materials and electronic hardware components critical to airborne systems. She specializes in procuring precision-engineered substrates, circuitry assemblies, and metallurgical components that meet stringent military specifications for performance under extreme environmental conditions.