Ana M Cruz Zavala

Ana M. Cruz Zavala serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commanding Officer (N63394) of the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical aerospace components, advanced communications infrastructure, and engineering services that ensure operational readiness and technological superiority. She specializes in complex, technical procurements requiring stringent compliance with defense acquisition regulations, particularly those involving cybersecurity-enabled systems and mission-critical electronics. Cruz Zavala maintains established working relationships with prime contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, leveraging long-term partnerships to deliver high-assurance hardware and integrated systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-managed vendor engagement, favoring proven industry leaders with demonstrated capability in aerospace and electronic warfare domains. While she engages with a broad contractor base, the majority of award activity is concentrated with a small number of high-capacity vendors capable of meeting rigorous Navy technical and security standards. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open, competed acquisitions, with 85.7% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. Small business participation is intentional but limited, with 7.1% of awards allocated to 8(a) competed contracts and another 7.1% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a balanced but mission-driven approach to socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting a heavy emphasis on systems engineering, program management, and technical advisory services. Additional activity includes custom computer programming (541511), data infrastructure (518210), and other computer-related services, underscoring her expertise in integrating digital systems into naval operational environments.