Chinyong Choe

Chinyong Choe serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where they play a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for naval aviation systems. Responsible for negotiating, administering, and closing complex contracts, Choe supports NAVAIR’s mission to deliver and sustain advanced air platforms for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Their portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of aircraft components, avionics systems, and mission-critical support services, ensuring alignment with defense acquisition regulations and lifecycle sustainment objectives. Choe works closely with engineering and program management teams to translate technical requirements into compliant, performance-based contracting solutions that meet operational readiness goals. Choe maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense aerospace prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics. These partnerships focus on the development, integration, and sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aviation systems, including rotary-wing platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and integrated weapons architectures. The working relationship is characterized by structured contract administration, rigorous performance monitoring, and close coordination on technical specifications and delivery timelines, reflecting a mature, trust-based approach to managing high-stakes defense acquisitions. Choe’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic focus on leveraging the full industrial base to meet mission-critical performance requirements rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in award structure, compliance with small business subcontracting plans remains a standard condition of contract performance. The primary NAICS codes guiding Choe’s procurement activity are 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). This specialization underscores deep expertise in procuring flight-critical hardware, sensor suites, avionics integration, and support equipment essential to maintaining air superiority and naval expeditionary capability.