Alicia Carter

Alicia Carter 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. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex procurement actions for aircraft manufacturing and auxiliary aviation systems, including propulsion, avionics, and mission-critical components. She works closely with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to align contracting strategies with technical requirements and operational readiness goals. Carter maintains longstanding contracting relationships with industry leaders such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver advanced aerospace platforms and integrated weapon systems. Her engagements are characterized by structured, performance-based acquisition approaches, including cost-reimbursement and fixed-price incentive contracts, often involving technical oversight and contractor performance monitoring. She collaborates with these vendors through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle—from requirements definition to contract closeout—ensuring alignment with Navy and Marine Corps operational needs. Carter’s contracting activity reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on leveraging industry-wide capability and innovation rather than socioeconomic set-asides, consistent with NAVAIR’s priority for mission-critical performance and technological superiority. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, she adheres to all applicable small business subcontracting requirements under prime contracts. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring airframes, flight control systems, radar integration, and sustainment support for naval aviation platforms. She specializes in high-technology, defense-critical acquisitions requiring rigorous testing, certification, and systems integration under strict military specifications.