Bernita N. Staten

Bernita N. Staten serves as a Contracts 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 complex contract actions from solicitation through award and administration, she supports the procurement of advanced aircraft components, avionics, and mission-critical engineering services essential to maintaining U.S. Navy and Marine Corps air superiority. Her portfolio centers on high-technology aerospace systems, including propulsion, flight control, and sustainment infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms. Staten maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver integrated aerospace solutions and technical support. Her work involves managing performance-based contracts for hardware manufacturing, systems integration, and technical engineering services, often requiring compliance with military specifications and defense acquisition regulations. These partnerships reflect a focus on mission-critical capabilities, with an emphasis on reliability, interoperability, and long-term sustainment. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability, scale, and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the complexity and national security sensitivity of the systems she supports. Staten’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she acquires specialized airframe components, avionics subsystems, and support equipment. She also regularly procures engineering services under NAICS 541330, particularly for systems analysis, flight test support, and technical integration. Her domain expertise spans advanced aviation systems, including unmanned aerial platforms, propulsion modules, and mission-critical electrical systems, underscoring her technical proficiency in naval aviation acquisition.