Maureen Bernard

Maureen H. Bernard serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain cutting-edge aircraft, avionics, and weapons systems for the Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical procurements involving aerospace engineering, sensor integration, and mission-critical logistics, often requiring stringent compliance with defense acquisition regulations and lifecycle sustainment requirements. Bernard maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with these organizations to deliver high-performance aerospace and defense technologies. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical alignment with operational requirements, fostering long-term collaboration with vendors capable of meeting the Navy’s rigorous standards for reliability and innovation in airborne systems. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 98% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is limited, she does occasionally utilize Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but compliant approach to socioeconomic contracting goals. Bernard’s technical focus centers on NAICS 334511, encompassing the procurement of airborne search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, alongside significant activity in electronic computer manufacturing and communications equipment. Her expertise spans the acquisition of mission-critical avionics, radar systems, data link technologies, and supporting engineering services, positioning her at the intersection of aerospace innovation and defense procurement excellence.