Virginia Ryerson

Virginia Ryerson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for aerospace components, advanced electronic assemblies, and mission-critical engineering services, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals and cybersecurity standards. Her work directly supports the procurement of next-generation sensor technologies, secure communications infrastructure, and precision-controlled equipment essential to naval air operations. Ryerson maintains strategic relationships with key industry partners, including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to deliver high-assurance technical solutions. She engages primarily with established defense contractors capable of meeting stringent military specifications, while also facilitating access for smaller firms through set-aside programs. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience in high-stakes aerospace and electronic systems environments. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 28.6% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating consistent support for small businesses without reliance on specialized socioeconomic categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone. This balanced approach ensures competitive pricing and innovation while maintaining compliance with Department of Defense acquisition policy. Ryerson’s technical focus centers on NAICS 334118 for computer peripheral equipment, 541330 for engineering services, and 334519 for measuring and controlling devices. She routinely procures flight-critical avionics, embedded sensor systems, ruggedized data acquisition units, and specialized test and calibration equipment, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace electronics, signal processing, and mission systems integration. Her work ensures that naval platforms remain technologically superior and operationally resilient in contested environments.