Teri L. Branch

Teri L. Branch serves as a Contracting Officer within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical aviation systems and support services essential to maintaining U.S. Navy and Marine Corps air superiority. Responsible for end-to-end contract lifecycle management, she handles complex procurements spanning aircraft components, avionics, mission systems, and logistics infrastructure. Her portfolio supports NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets through timely, compliant, and technically sound acquisition strategies aligned with Defense Acquisition Regulation requirements. Branch maintains sustained contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver advanced aerospace platforms and integrated weapon systems. She routinely engages with vendors possessing deep expertise in military-grade avionics, propulsion subsystems, and flight support services, fostering collaborative procurement environments that emphasize technical innovation, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in naval aviation systems integration. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 88.9% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the technical complexity and scale of required capabilities. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 11.1% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation in high-value aerospace and engineering services. Branch’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), with significant activity in engineering services and air transportation support. She specializes in acquiring precision components, sensor suites, maintenance logistics, and avionics upgrades, demonstrating strong technical fluency in naval aviation systems lifecycle management and defense acquisition policy.