Marisa J.Scruggs

Marisa J. Scruggs serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle sustainment of critical naval aviation systems. She manages complex contracts for advanced aerospace technologies, including aircraft platforms, avionics, weapons integration, and mission-critical logistics support, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority for the Navy and Marine Corps. Her work spans the full spectrum of defense acquisition phases—from research and development through production and sustainment—often involving high-technology, mission-essential systems that require rigorous testing and certification under defense standards. Scruggs maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting a focus on established industry leaders capable of delivering sophisticated aerospace and defense systems. These partnerships typically involve large-scale, technically complex contracts requiring deep engineering expertise and robust supply chain management. She also engages with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., indicating a balanced approach that integrates operational readiness with sustainment support. Her contracting activity shows a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 92.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation remains limited at 7.7%, primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, her portfolio reflects a pragmatic emphasis on mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targets. Scruggs’ procurement focus centers on NAICS 541715 and 334511, underscoring deep expertise in aerospace R&D and the manufacturing of advanced navigation, guidance, and avionics systems. She routinely procures cutting-edge radar, communication suites, flight control systems, and integrated weapon interfaces, demonstrating specialized knowledge in electronic warfare, airborne sensor integration, and naval aviation modernization programs.