Nagwa T Sherman

Nagwa T. Sherman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering complex contracts, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain cutting-edge aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology defense acquisitions, including guided missile systems, airborne electronics, and mission-critical logistics support, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense acquisition regulations and lifecycle sustainment objectives. Sherman maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver advanced aerospace and weapons systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical compliance, often involving complex systems integration and sustainment contracts. She collaborates closely with engineering and program management teams to ensure contractual deliverables meet rigorous military specifications and operational readiness standards. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 98.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical capabilities requiring specialized technical expertise. While small business participation is limited, she occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational requirements. Sherman’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting her deep expertise in missile systems, flight control hardware, and advanced ordnance integration. She also manages acquisitions in aircraft subsystems (336413) and computer systems design services (541512), underscoring her technical proficiency in avionics, mission systems, and digital infrastructure supporting naval air dominance.