Tracy Harper

Tracy Harper serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions from solicitation through contract award and administration, Tracy supports NAVAIR’s mission to sustain and modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, weapons, and avionics. Her portfolio primarily encompasses contracts for aircraft components, auxiliary equipment, and engineering services critical to maintaining air superiority and operational readiness across the Navy and Marine Corps. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with strategic modernization goals. Tracy maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver advanced aerospace systems and integrated logistics support. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based contracting, often engaging vendors with deep domain expertise in rotary-wing and unmanned aerial systems. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, rigorous technical evaluation, and a focus on sustaining mission-critical capabilities through efficient contract management and risk mitigation. Tracy’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and operational reliability from qualified industry partners, ensuring mission success over socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), accounting for 70% of her activity, followed by aircraft manufacturing (336411) and engineering services (541330). She specializes in procuring flight control systems, avionics integration components, maintenance support equipment, and technical engineering solutions essential to naval aviation sustainment and modernization.