Clifford Stevens

Cliff Stevens serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical naval aviation systems. He plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for aircraft platforms, avionics, and supporting logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through timely, compliant, and cost-effective contracting. His portfolio centers on technical, high-stakes procurements involving aircraft manufacturing, subsystem integration, and engineering services, often requiring close coordination with program managers, technical evaluators, and acquisition policy teams to meet operational readiness goals. Cliff regularly engages with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, forming strategic partnerships to deliver advanced military aviation capabilities. His contracting patterns reflect long-standing, mission-critical relationships with prime contractors experienced in defense aerospace systems, particularly in the development and sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, rigorous performance monitoring, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations, ensuring seamless integration of next-generation systems into naval operations. Cliff’s contracting activity shows a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects NAVAIR’s focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified industry capabilities to meet urgent operational requirements, rather than prioritizing small business set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not a primary mechanism in his portfolio, compliance with all applicable socioeconomic regulations remains a core tenet of his contracting process. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), followed by 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 541330 (Engineering Services). He specializes in acquiring mission-critical components such as flight control systems, radar integration modules, and maintenance support infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace engineering and defense systems procurement. His work directly supports the modernization of naval aviation fleets and the sustainment of advanced warfare capabilities.