Cindy wilson

Cindy Wilson serves as a Contracting Officer within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts, she ensures alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, weapons, and avionics. Her portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services supporting system integration, technical analysis, and lifecycle sustainment of naval air platforms, requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations. Wilson’s work directly enables operational readiness and technological superiority for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Wilson maintains long-standing procurement relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, all of which provide high-complexity aerospace and defense systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk-managed contract structures, and collaborative vendor engagement to support rapid prototyping and fielding of next-generation capabilities. These partnerships are characterized by sustained, multi-year engagements rooted in technical expertise and mission-critical deliverables, reflecting a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in naval aviation systems. Wilson’s contracting activity is exclusively categorized under “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This reflects the technical complexity and scale of NAVAIR’s requirements, where specialized capabilities and industrial base readiness take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all awards adhere to statutory competition requirements and fair evaluation practices. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing systems engineering, avionics integration, flight test support, and sustainment analysis for naval aircraft. She routinely procures technical services related to radar systems, missile integration, flight control software, and logistics support infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace engineering domains critical to maintaining air superiority.