Michael Mcloughlin

Michael J. McLoughlin serves as a Contracting Officer within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of critical naval aviation systems. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio encompasses complex, high-stakes procurements including manned and unmanned aerial platforms, missile systems, and integrated logistics support services, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations. McLoughlin ensures contracts align with NAVAIR’s strategic priorities of air superiority, fleet modernization, and operational readiness. He maintains longstanding relationships with prime defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, consistently engaging these industry leaders on major system development and sustainment programs. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and lifecycle cost efficiency, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies under stringent military specifications. McLoughlin’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet mission-critical requirements, prioritizing technical capability and readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally structured through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his contracts may include subcontracting opportunities aligned with prime contractor obligations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), underscoring his expertise in airborne platforms and precision strike systems. He also regularly procures engineering services (541330) and specialized technical support (541990), demonstrating a strong command of systems integration, avionics modernization, and flight test support domains essential to naval aviation readiness.