Yara M. Zidan

Yara M. Zidan serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance maritime warfare capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-technical, mission-critical systems, with a focus on research, development, testing, and evaluation of naval platforms, signature management technologies, and advanced sensor integration. Her acquisitions typically involve engineering services, specialized materials, and integrated system components critical to enhancing vessel survivability, hydrodynamic performance, and stealth characteristics. Yara maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors including GOODRICH CORP, BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, propulsion systems, and advanced materials. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with naval specifications, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on mission-sensitive programs. Her procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with the agency’s need for specialized technical capabilities that are currently available only through large, experienced defense contractors with the infrastructure to meet rigorous military standards and rapid deployment timelines. Yara’s primary NAICS focus areas include 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing), 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), and 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating deep engagement in the procurement of specialized elastomeric components, shipyard integration services, and mission-critical software systems. Her expertise lies at the intersection of naval engineering and commercial supply chain execution, ensuring that cutting-edge technologies are delivered with precision and operational readiness.