Marianne Graeber Wild

Marianne Graeber Wild serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts across complex technical domains, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, weapons, and avionics. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-stakes defense acquisitions involving guided missile systems, aerospace instrumentation, and mission-critical logistics support, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous contract administration. She maintains sustained working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, often managing multi-year, performance-based contracts for system integration, sustainment, and upgrade initiatives. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical risk mitigation, and performance accountability, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals for the Navy and Marine Corps aviation forces. Marianne’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she actively supports socioeconomic programs, consistently awarding contracts under HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within designated geographic communities. While small business participation is not the primary vehicle for her acquisitions, she ensures compliance and meaningful engagement where applicable. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in ordnance systems, munitions, and specialized aerospace components. She also procures critical avionics and navigation systems under NAICS 334511, underscoring her expertise in integrating precision guidance, detection, and control technologies essential to modern naval air operations.