Ayana T Graham

Ayana T. Graham serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced training systems critical to naval aviation readiness. Her portfolio encompasses the procurement of immersive simulation platforms, mission-critical avionics infrastructure, and integrated curriculum development services designed to enhance pilot and aircrew proficiency. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, performance-based requirements, and defense acquisition protocols. Her work directly supports the modernization of tactical training environments, bridging operational needs with cutting-edge instructional technology. Graham maintains established working relationships with core contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity flight simulators, synthetic training environments, and mission rehearsal systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and proven performance in defense training domains. She engages primarily with established industry leaders with demonstrated expertise in aviation training systems, fostering collaborative contract execution through clear performance metrics and rigorous quality assurance protocols. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 93.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is limited, she consistently allocates 3.5% of awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and a similar percentage to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured but intentional support for socioeconomic programs without compromising mission-critical capabilities. Graham’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), reflecting her central role in acquiring advanced instructional systems and training curricula. She also procures engineering services (541330) and computer systems design (541512) to support simulation architecture and data integration. Her domain expertise centers on aviation training technologies, including synthetic training devices, embedded training systems, and mission-specific avionics infrastructure essential to naval aircrew readiness.