Cindy A Wilson

Cindy A. Wilson serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and solicitation to award and administration—supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical avionics, communications, navigation, and electronic warfare subsystems. Her portfolio centers on high-technical-risk procurements aligned with the Navy’s strategic modernization goals, including next-generation airborne sensor suites and integrated mission systems. Wilson’s expertise ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while enabling rapid delivery of capability to fleet operators. She maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense technology providers, including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on prime contractors with proven capabilities in aerospace systems integration, engineering services, and specialized manufacturing. Wilson’s approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-mitigated acquisition strategies, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving operational requirements. Wilson’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 97.8% of her awards issued under no set-aside authority. While small business participation is limited, she occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured but deliberate engagement with qualified small vendors when technical requirements permit. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes mission readiness over socioeconomic targets, aligning with the Navy’s operational tempo and technical complexity demands. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for wireless communications equipment, 541330 for engineering services, and 334511 for aeronautical navigation and guidance systems. She routinely procures high-reliability avionics, electronic warfare suites, data link systems, and mission computer hardware, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with airborne system integration and defense electronics manufacturing.