Ashley McCabe

Ashley McCabe serves as a key procurement lead within the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. Focused on ensuring operational readiness, McCabe oversees the procurement of mission-critical aerospace components, advanced electronic assemblies, and cybersecurity-enabled communications infrastructure. Their work directly supports the Navy’s strategic imperatives in maintaining air superiority and electronic combat capability, with acquisitions centered on engineering services, sensor integration, and specialized support for aircraft systems. McCabe’s portfolio is characterized by high-technical complexity and strict compliance with defense acquisition regulations. McCabe maintains established relationships with prime contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC and Lockheed Martin Corporation, leveraging their expertise in advanced avionics, electronic warfare systems, and mission-critical aerospace support. These partnerships are primarily non-competitive or limited-source engagements, reflecting the specialized nature of the technologies procured and the need for proven, certified capabilities. The contracting pattern emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical validation, and rapid response to fielded system sustainment requirements, with a preference for contractors possessing DoD clearance, ITAR compliance, and experience in naval platform integration. McCabe’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the highly technical, classified, or niche nature of the required capabilities, where only a limited pool of qualified vendors can meet performance, security, and certification standards. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in award structure, compliance with all federal acquisition regulations remains strictly enforced. The primary NAICS focus areas include 488190 for other air transportation support activities, encompassing maintenance, logistics, and field service support for naval aircraft; 335999 for specialized electrical components such as signal processors and avionics housings; and 562211 for hazardous waste disposal tied to decommissioned electronic systems. McCabe’s domain expertise lies in the integration of secure, high-reliability systems for naval aviation platforms, with deep familiarity in MIL-STD compliance, EMI shielding, and DoD cybersecurity protocols.