Cindi Eaton

Cindi Eaton serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contract management—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for complex aerospace and avionics programs supporting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. She specializes in procuring mission-critical aircraft components, auxiliary equipment, and sustainment services that ensure operational readiness and technological superiority across carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms. Working closely with engineering, logistics, and program management teams, Eaton ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract outcomes with NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. Eaton maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, primarily engaging them on high-technology aircraft systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and integrated logistics support contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, performance reliability, and adherence to defense industry standards. These relationships are built on rigorous source selection processes and ongoing contract performance oversight to ensure mission success and system sustainment across evolving operational environments. Eaton’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This reflects a deliberate focus on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet NAVAIR’s demanding technical requirements, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not a primary mechanism in her portfolio, she ensures all procurements comply with applicable small business goals through subcontracting plans and market research. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), where she acquires advanced avionics, flight control systems, propulsion components, and mission-specific hardware. Her technical expertise spans aerospace engineering domains, including radar integration, weapons delivery systems, and aircraft maintenance support infrastructure.