Shannon Pico

Shannon Pico serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), playing a pivotal role in the acquisition and lifecycle management of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for executing complex procurement actions under N00019, Pico supports the development, testing, and sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, guided missile systems, and critical avionics infrastructure. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, with a focus on high-technology defense systems requiring rigorous compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and defense contracting standards. Pico maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with organizations that provide integrated aerospace, weapons, and support systems. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures, including cost-reimbursement and fixed-price incentive arrangements, often involving technical oversight of complex engineering deliverables and systems integration efforts. Her procurement approach emphasizes risk mitigation, technical validation, and supply chain resilience for mission-essential platforms. Pico’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base efficiency over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with NAVAIR’s priority to field advanced systems through the most qualified industry partners regardless of business size or certification status. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in missile systems, propulsion components, guidance electronics, and related defense aerospace hardware. Pico’s work centers on procuring high-reliability, combat-coded systems requiring stringent MIL-SPEC compliance and systems engineering integration, reinforcing her specialization in national security aerospace and weapons procurement.