Susan E. Hollins

Susan E. Hollins serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain cutting-edge aircraft, avionics, and weapons systems for the Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical acquisitions involving aircraft manufacturing, communications equipment, and engineering services, often requiring close coordination with technical evaluators and program managers to align contract terms with operational readiness goals. Hollins maintains longstanding relationships with leading defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with them on high-priority programs for carrier-based aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and integrated mission systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and lifecycle sustainment, fostering collaborative vendor partnerships that prioritize technical innovation and operational reliability. She frequently engages with prime contractors who possess deep domain expertise in aerospace systems integration and defense logistics. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not a primary driver of her award strategy, she ensures all procurements adhere to statutory requirements and promote fair competition across the industrial base. Hollins specializes in NAICS categories 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting her technical focus on airframe systems, avionics architecture, and mission-critical components. Her expertise spans procurement of integrated flight control systems, radar and data-link equipment, and supporting logistics infrastructure essential to naval airpower dominance.