Peter W. Taylor

Peter W. Taylor serves as a Procuring Contracting Officer within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he is responsible for the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle of critical naval aviation systems. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of aircraft engines, propulsion components, and auxiliary aviation equipment essential to maintaining air superiority for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. As a key player in NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets, Taylor manages complex contract actions involving technical specifications, performance-based requirements, and lifecycle sustainment solutions, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense acquisition regulations and operational readiness goals. Taylor maintains longstanding relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver advanced propulsion systems, avionics integration, and mission-critical support infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance accountability, often engaging vendors in early-stage requirements development and systems engineering support. These partnerships are characterized by sustained collaboration across multiple contract vehicles, reflecting a preference for proven, high-reliability suppliers with deep domain expertise in military aviation systems. Taylor’s contracting activity reflects a strong focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. He does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications. This approach aligns with NAVAIR’s operational imperatives, where system reliability and rapid fielding take precedence over socioeconomic targeting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), accounting for over 70% of his activity, with additional emphasis on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). He also oversees training-related acquisitions under NAICS 611519, reflecting a growing need for technical workforce development in advanced aviation systems. Taylor’s expertise centers on high-performance propulsion, flight control systems, and integrated logistics support, making him a critical conduit between operational requirements and industrial capability.