Cheri Corson

Cheri Corson serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of critical naval aviation systems. She manages complex contracts for aircraft components, avionics, and mission-critical support services that directly enable air superiority for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her work spans the full spectrum of defense acquisition—from initial requirements validation through contract execution and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. She routinely handles high-stakes, technical acquisitions requiring rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations and integrated logistics support frameworks. Corson maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with firms that deliver advanced aerospace systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and integrated mission support. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term sustainment partnerships with prime contractors capable of delivering end-to-end solutions, including maintenance, training, and systems integration. She frequently engages with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in naval aviation hardware and software, ensuring interoperability across carrier-based and expeditionary platforms. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVAIR’s priority to rapidly field proven, high-performance systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all procurements remain compliant with federal acquisition regulations and open to qualified vendors regardless of size. Corson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing the acquisition of specialized aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment essential to flight systems, and NAICS 541511, supporting custom software development for avionics, mission systems, and digital logistics platforms. Her expertise centers on integrating cutting-edge hardware and software solutions to maintain operational advantage in contested environments.