Ashley Kendig

Ashley Kendig serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions across avionics, communications, and mission-critical aircraft subsystems, Kendig plays a central role in ensuring operational readiness through timely contract execution. Her work directly enables the integration of next-generation sensor suites, electronic warfare capabilities, and legacy system modernization efforts critical to the Navy’s air superiority mission. She routinely handles technical service contracts, engineering support, and specialized equipment procurements aligned with the Division’s R&D and sustainment priorities. Kendig maintains strong, ongoing relationships with a core group of prime contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large defense integrators and specialized engineering firms capable of delivering high-assurance avionics, systems analysis, and precision manufacturing solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative vendor engagement across the lifecycle of naval aviation programs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kendig consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions structured under FAR 19.5 to promote competition among small firms. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of supporting niche technical requirements, particularly in engineering services and specialized manufacturing. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334118 (computer peripheral equipment), 611512 (flight training), 334220 (wireless communications equipment), and 541330 (engineering services), reflecting deep engagement with airborne sensor integration, avionics testing, and mission systems engineering. Kendig’s expertise centers on procuring technical solutions that enhance aircraft survivability, communication resilience, and training fidelity across the Navy’s evolving fleet architecture.