Shoaibur R. Qureshi

Shoaibur R. Qureshi serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of critical naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex contracts across aircraft systems, avionics, and mission-critical software, Qureshi plays a vital role in ensuring the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps maintain air superiority through timely and technically sound acquisitions. His work directly supports NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets, with a focus on integrated weapon systems, propulsion components, and digital avionics infrastructure. He routinely handles full and open competitive procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, prioritizing technical performance, sustainment readiness, and interoperability across naval platforms. Qureshi maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with them on high-priority programs involving rotary-wing and unmanned aerial systems, advanced propulsion, and integrated mission systems. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical risk mitigation, ensuring sustained readiness of naval aviation assets. He engages with industry through structured source selection processes, often leveraging technical evaluation panels to assess system capabilities and lifecycle support offerings. Qureshi’s contracting portfolio is entirely composed of full and open competitions, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest pool of technical expertise available in the defense industrial base, prioritizing mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences. His approach aligns with NAVAIR’s need for cutting-edge, high-reliability systems that demand specialized engineering capabilities not always available within small business segments. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 513210 (Software Publishers), underscoring deep expertise in propulsion systems, avionics hardware, and mission-critical aviation software. He routinely procures flight control systems, engine control units, embedded firmware, and digital maintenance tools essential to naval airworthiness and operational readiness.