Ashley Vogt

Ashley Vogt serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing the full spectrum of contracting actions—from solicitation through award and administration—she supports the procurement of engineering services essential to the development, testing, and sustainment of carrier-based aircraft, avionics, and expeditionary warfare systems. Her work directly advances NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through technologically advanced, mission-critical capabilities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense acquisition policy. Vogt maintains longstanding relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, all of which are key providers of aerospace systems and integrated defense solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaborative, performance-based partnerships with industry leaders experienced in complex systems integration, sustainment engineering, and advanced flight platform support. She routinely engages with vendors possessing deep technical expertise in naval aviation platforms, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and readiness goals. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Vogt consistently structures acquisitions under a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 19.5, to maximize opportunities for qualified small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, prioritizing small business prime contractors with proven capabilities in engineering and technical services, thereby fostering innovation and workforce development across the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing systems engineering, technical analysis, flight test support, and maintenance logistics for naval aircraft. She specializes in acquiring services that enable the modernization of rotary- and fixed-wing platforms, avionics upgrades, and mission system integration, demonstrating deep domain expertise in naval aviation engineering and lifecycle sustainment.