Marianne Wild

Marianne Wild serves as a secondary contracting professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical naval aviation systems. She contributes to the execution of complex procurements spanning aircraft platforms, guided missile systems, and associated logistics and maintenance services, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to sustain air superiority for the Navy and Marine Corps. Her work supports the full spectrum of defense acquisition phases—from initial requirements validation through contract award and performance oversight—primarily for technical, high-value systems requiring rigorous testing and integration standards. Her procurement activities frequently interface with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting a reliance on established defense aerospace and systems integration leaders. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures, often involving technical support, sustainment, and modernization of carrier-based and expeditionary aviation assets. She collaborates closely with program offices to ensure contractual terms reflect operational readiness goals and technological advancement priorities. Marianne’s contracting portfolio exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 88.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on leveraging industry-wide capabilities to meet urgent operational needs. While small business participation is limited to 11.6% of awards, primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, her work still supports broader socioeconomic goals by enabling qualified small firms to compete for niche logistics and maintenance opportunities. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Aircraft Manufacturing (336411) and Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), underscoring deep technical expertise in airborne weapons systems, avionics integration, and flight platform sustainment. She also engages with commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310) and specialized training services, reflecting a holistic approach to maintaining operational readiness across the naval aviation enterprise.