Aster S Lyon

Aster S. Lyon serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain U.S. Navy operational readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex contracts, she specializes in securing engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to fleet sustainment. Her acquisitions span technical support, logistics consulting, medical infrastructure, and specialized equipment procurement, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in maritime superiority and platform readiness. Lyon ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering efficient, transparent contracting processes that support the Navy’s enduring operational demands. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of established contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC; Deloitte & Touche LLP; Advania Island Ehf.; Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc.; and Computational Physics Inc. These partnerships reflect a blend of large, nationally recognized firms providing enterprise-level logistics and technical services alongside specialized providers delivering niche capabilities in medical support, computational modeling, and equipment distribution. Lyon’s approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous vendor evaluation to ensure mission-critical outcomes. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition—reflecting an 82.6% no set-aside preference—she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides, consistently allocating 17.4% of her portfolio to small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to broad competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small entities. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services; Medical Laboratories; General Medical and Surgical Hospitals; Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and Other Personal Service Activities (811219). This diverse technical portfolio underscores her expertise in procuring integrated logistics, medical infrastructure, and operational support services critical to naval fleet sustainment.