Madelene Perez

Madelene Perez serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance next-generation naval aviation systems through research, development, testing, and evaluation. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical technologies, including avionics, sensor systems, command and control platforms, and mission simulation software. Her work ensures timely delivery of high-integrity technical solutions that enhance airborne warfare capabilities, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic priorities in electronic integration and systems modernization. She routinely oversees complex contract actions spanning engineering services, cybersecurity infrastructure, and specialized hardware procurement. Perez maintains strong, sustained relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., Science Applications International Corporation, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance-based contracts, often involving systems integration, technical support, and lifecycle sustainment. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance metrics, and risk mitigation, fostering collaborative environments where contractors deliver innovative solutions under stringent military specifications. Perez’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under full and open competition, with no set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise, prioritizing capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally structured into her acquisition strategy, her vendor base includes firms of varying sizes capable of meeting high-performance requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334118 for computer peripheral and avionics hardware, NAICS 561621 for security systems services, and NAICS 561110 for administrative and mission support services. She specializes in procuring secure computing platforms, electronic warfare support systems, and integrated mission planning tools, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-grade IT infrastructure and aerospace systems engineering requirements.