Audrey Sitterly

Audrey Sitterly serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities within her organization’s aviation training domain. Her portfolio primarily consists of complex service-based contracts requiring precise technical specifications and performance-based outcomes, with a strong emphasis on flight training programs and related instructional systems. Audrey works closely with program managers, technical evaluators, and legal advisors to structure acquisitions that balance operational needs with fiscal responsibility and regulatory integrity. Audrey cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of contractors specializing in aviation education and simulation technologies. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in flight simulator development, pilot curriculum design, and aviation safety training systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, transparent evaluation criteria, and performance-based contracting methodologies to ensure high-quality service delivery and accountability. Audrey’s procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most capable and cost-effective providers regardless of socioeconomic status, while still adhering to all applicable small business participation goals through unrestricted competition. Her approach prioritizes technical merit and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with mission-critical requirements where specialized expertise outweighs socioeconomically targeted objectives. Her primary area of focus is NAICS 611512—Flight Training—where she procures comprehensive aviation instruction services, including ground school, flight simulator training, aircraft operation instruction, and pilot certification preparation. She has deep technical familiarity with FAA-aligned training standards, aviation curriculum frameworks, and performance metrics used to evaluate training effectiveness. Audrey’s expertise lies in structuring contracts that ensure consistent, high-fidelity training outcomes for aviation personnel, making her a key steward of aviation readiness through strategic procurement.