Amber Bradley

Amber Bradley serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of naval aviation systems. She manages complex procurements spanning aircraft platforms, avionics, maintenance services, and training solutions, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through technologically advanced, mission-ready capabilities. Her work supports the procurement of both new development programs and legacy system upgrades, requiring deep familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance, performance-based contracting, and risk mitigation in high-stakes defense environments. Bradley maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense primes including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with these vendors on major aircraft modernization, unmanned systems integration, and logistics support initiatives. Her engagements reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven track records in aerospace and defense systems, while also incorporating specialized service providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., to support training and operational readiness requirements. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition (68.8% no set-aside), Bradley demonstrates meaningful support for small business participation, with 31.3% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services and niche manufacturing, reflecting a balanced approach between mission-critical capability and socioeconomic contracting goals. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to professional and management development training (611430), aircraft parts manufacturing (336413), and commercial machinery repair (811310), indicating a strong emphasis on workforce readiness, component sustainment, and technical support services. She also engages in computer facilities management services (541513) to ensure the integrity of mission-critical IT infrastructure supporting naval aviation operations.