Lucas J. Horan

Lucas J. Horan serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain cutting-edge aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical acquisitions in aircraft systems, propulsion components, and mission-critical instrumentation, often involving multi-year sustainment and modernization programs. Horan maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting his focus on high-performance defense platforms and integrated aerospace systems. He frequently collaborates with prime contractors who deliver engineered solutions for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation, as well as logistics and training support providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk mitigation in technically demanding environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and mission alignment. Horan’s contracting activity is exclusively classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on full and open competition for mission-critical capabilities requiring specialized expertise, proprietary technology, or large-scale industrial capacity. This pattern underscores his alignment with NAVAIR’s strategic need for rapid access to advanced aerospace systems, where small business set-asides are not typically feasible due to technical complexity or scale requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas include Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412), and Search, Detection, Navigation, and Aeronautical System Manufacturing (334511), reflecting deep expertise in propulsion, avionics, and airborne subsystems. He also procures administrative and management consulting services to support program execution, demonstrating a holistic approach to sustaining naval air readiness through integrated technical and operational contracting.