Amanda Jones

Amanda Jones 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 planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering complex contracts, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, avionics, and mission-critical support infrastructure for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical services and specialized manufacturing contracts, with a focus on custom software development, aircraft component manufacturing, and aviation logistics support. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with operational readiness goals and technological modernization priorities. Amanda regularly collaborates with leading defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge aviation platforms and sustainment solutions. Her working relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures that emphasize technical innovation, systems integration, and lifecycle support. She frequently engages with prime contractors who manage complex supply chains and subcontractor networks, ensuring seamless delivery of mission-essential capabilities across carrier-based and expeditionary aviation domains. Amanda’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach prioritizes technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability in mission-critical systems. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in avionics software, propulsion systems, and auxiliary aviation components. She also frequently procures engineering services and air transportation support, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of integrated aviation system development and sustainment.