Cheraye Craig

Cheraye Craig serves as a key procurement specialist within the FA8251 unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical avionics systems for the F-16 fighter fleet. Their role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the repair, overhaul, and integration of precision electronic components including central air data computers, radar subsystems, data entry units, and transducer assemblies. Craig oversees the full lifecycle of technical contracts, from requirements definition to contract award and performance monitoring, with a focus on maintaining legacy systems while enabling incremental technology upgrades. They play a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the unit’s mission to extend the service life of high-priority aircraft systems through reliable, mission-critical electronic support. Craig maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense electronics integrators, primarily BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. and ELBITAMERICA, INC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contracts for complex avionics maintenance, system modernization, and component-level repair services. The working relationship is highly technical, requiring close coordination on engineering specifications, obsolescence management, and compliance with military aviation standards such as MIL-STD and DO-160. There is no set-aside preference in Craig’s procurement portfolio; all awards are conducted under full and open competition, reflecting a focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorization. This approach prioritizes mission assurance and system interoperability, with no formal emphasis on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. The primary NAICS codes driving Craig’s acquisitions are 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and 541330 (Engineering Services). These reflect a deep specialization in avionics sustainment, component-level repair, and systems engineering support tailored to legacy fighter aircraft platforms. The technical domain demands expertise in analog and digital circuitry, embedded firmware, and military-grade environmental testing.