Christine F. Marshall

Christine F. Marshall serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisition strategies for naval aviation systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts spanning research, development, testing, and sustainment of advanced aircraft, avionics, weapons systems, and supporting logistics infrastructure. Her work directly supports NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through the modernization of carrier-based and expeditionary platforms, ensuring timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical capabilities for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. She routinely handles competitive and sole-source acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on technical and engineering-driven procurements requiring rigorous oversight. Marshall maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors that deliver high-integrity aerospace and defense systems. Her procurement patterns reflect deep collaboration with Tier-1 defense contractors experienced in integrating advanced sensors, guided munitions, and communications equipment into naval platforms. She also engages with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., ensuring operational readiness through comprehensive sustainment solutions. These relationships are characterized by long-term trust, technical alignment, and adherence to defense acquisition standards. Marshall’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with NAVAIR’s mission-critical need for proven, high-performance systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her awards, her work remains compliant with all federal small business goals through subcontracting oversight and industry-wide collaboration. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in secure avionics, data links, and electronic warfare systems. She also regularly procures capabilities under NAICS 334511 (Aeronautical Systems and Instruments) and 336414 (Guided Missile Manufacturing), demonstrating deep technical familiarity with radar, navigation, targeting, and missile defense technologies. Her domain expertise centers on mission-critical aerospace electronics and integrated weapon system sustainment.