Virginia Perry-Aldridge

Virginia Perry-Aldridge serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. She manages complex procurement actions for advanced aircraft, avionics, weapons integration, and mission-critical support infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through technologically advanced, sustainment-ready platforms. Her work spans the full contract lifecycle—from requirements validation and solicitation development to award and contract administration—primarily supporting defense programs for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation systems. Perry-Aldridge specializes in high-stakes, technical acquisitions requiring stringent compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and aerospace industry standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense primes including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with them on the procurement of manned and unmanned aerial systems, guided missile components, and integrated avionics suites. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in naval aviation technology. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement across multiple contract vehicles and program phases, reflecting a strategic focus on mission continuity and industrial base stability. Perry-Aldridge’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing the most qualified industry partners regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not a primary driver of her award strategy, she adheres to all statutory requirements and ensures equitable access for all eligible vendors through transparent, merit-based evaluation processes. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Search, Detection, Navigation, and Aeronautical System Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), and Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), reflecting deep expertise in airborne sensor systems, flight control components, and airframe integration. She routinely procures mission-critical hardware and software systems for naval aircraft, emphasizing interoperability, electronic warfare resilience, and next-generation propulsion and guidance technologies.