Ana K Barton

Ana K. Barton serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced simulation, avionics, and mission-critical training systems for naval aviation and maritime operations. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Navy modernization priorities. She specializes in complex, technology-driven acquisitions involving immersive training environments, tactical combat simulators, and integrated avionics infrastructure, supporting the readiness of pilots and aircrews through cutting-edge educational technologies. Barton maintains strong, sustained relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity flight training systems and mission rehearsal solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in defense-grade simulation and training platform development, while also fostering collaborative, performance-based vendor relationships that emphasize technical innovation and lifecycle support. Her procurement approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating consistent support for small business participation without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. This reflects a strategic emphasis on capability over socioeconomic classification, prioritizing competitive, qualified vendors who can deliver mission-critical capabilities. Barton’s acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her focus on hardware-integrated training systems, embedded software, and custom simulation applications. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), underscoring her domain expertise in curriculum-aligned, technology-enabled learning solutions for naval aviation personnel.