Olivia Douglass

Olivia Douglass serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for complex aerospace platforms and mission-critical avionics, she ensures alignment with NAVAIR’s strategic objectives of maintaining air superiority and modernizing carrier-based and expeditionary fleets. Her portfolio encompasses full-spectrum procurement activities—from initial requirements validation through contract closeout—focusing on high-technology, mission-essential systems that support the operational readiness of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation units. Olivia maintains consistent and strategic relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, all of which deliver advanced aircraft, unmanned systems, and integrated weapons solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and risk mitigation, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in rigorous oversight and mission alignment. She works closely with these industry leaders to navigate evolving technological requirements and ensure seamless integration of next-generation capabilities into naval aviation architectures. Olivia’s procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and operational readiness through broad market engagement with established defense contractors possessing the necessary scale and expertise. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems manufacturing) and 336411 (aircraft manufacturing), where she acquires mission-critical systems including radar, electronic warfare suites, flight control systems, and airframe platforms. Her technical expertise spans avionics integration, propulsion systems, and airborne sensor networks, positioning her at the nexus of defense innovation and operational aviation sustainment.