Christina Garcia-Flowers

Christina D. Garcia serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical training systems for naval aviation and maritime operations. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting for advanced simulation, immersive training environments, and avionics infrastructure that enhance pilot and aircrew readiness. She specializes in complex technical procurements involving custom software development, system integration, and training curriculum support, ensuring alignment with Navy modernization priorities and defense acquisition regulations under FAR and DFARS. Garcia maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industry partners including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity simulation platforms and flight training solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and systems engineering support, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and operational reliability. She engages primarily with established defense contractors capable of delivering integrated training systems under stringent military specifications. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 22.2% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance supports broad market competition while actively enabling small businesses to contribute to naval training innovation, demonstrating a measured yet intentional approach to socioeconomic contracting goals. Garcia’s primary NAICS focus lies in Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), reflecting her leadership in acquiring bespoke software for training simulations and mission rehearsal systems. She also procures Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111) and professional technical services (541990), including training system sustainment and instructional design. Her domain expertise spans avionics integration, real-time modeling, and immersive learning technologies critical to next-generation naval aviation readiness.