Margo O'Rear

Margo O’Rear serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. She manages complex procurements spanning aircraft components, avionics, and mission-critical support services, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through modernized, combat-ready platforms. Her work encompasses full-cycle contracting—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—for both new development and sustainment programs supporting Navy and Marine Corps aircraft fleets. O’Rear specializes in high-stakes technical acquisitions requiring rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations and integrated logistics support frameworks. She maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, frequently collaborating on the procurement of rotary-wing and unmanned aerial systems, advanced sensors, and integrated avionics. Her engagements reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven track records in delivering mission-critical aviation technology under stringent military specifications. These partnerships are characterized by long-term sustainment contracts and technical collaboration to ensure operational readiness and interoperability across carrier-based and expeditionary platforms. O’Rear’s contracting portfolio is entirely focused on full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects the technical complexity and mission-critical nature of NAVAIR’s acquisitions, where specialized capabilities and industrial base readiness take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she adheres strictly to all federal acquisition regulations to ensure fair and transparent competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, with significant activity also in aircraft manufacturing (336411) and engineering services (541330). She routinely acquires precision-engineered components, flight control systems, and mission-specific instrumentation, demonstrating deep expertise in aeronautical systems integration and defense supply chain logistics.