Chelsea Mock

Chelsea Mock supports the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in managing critical acquisitions for naval aviation systems, focusing on the lifecycle sustainment and modernization of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft platforms. She plays a key role in executing complex contracting actions for technical services essential to maintaining air superiority, particularly in software integration, avionics modernization, and mission-critical engineering support. Her procurement activities center on ensuring operational readiness through timely delivery of customized software solutions and systems engineering services aligned with NAVAIR’s strategic imperatives in next-generation aviation technology. Mock maintains established working relationships with leading defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, engaging these prime vendors to deliver advanced aerospace systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and integrated logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term partnerships with industry leaders capable of meeting stringent military specifications for reliability, cybersecurity, and interoperability across naval aviation ecosystems. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic classifications. This approach prioritizes access to the broadest pool of qualified vendors with proven expertise in high-stakes defense environments, ensuring optimal performance and rapid response to evolving operational demands. The majority of her acquisitions fall under NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring a deep specialization in software development for mission systems, flight control algorithms, digital twin modeling, and systems engineering support for avionics and weapon integration. Her work directly enables the integration of advanced sensors, electronic warfare suites, and autonomous systems into the Navy’s evolving air fleet, requiring a nuanced understanding of DoD acquisition regulations and technical standards for naval aviation platforms.