Colleen G. Coombs

Colleen Coombs 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. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 15, she supports the procurement of advanced aircraft, avionics, and mission-critical logistics infrastructure essential to maintaining U.S. Navy and Marine Corps air superiority. Her portfolio spans complex technical acquisitions involving systems integration, sustainment, and modernization initiatives, with a focus on ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. Coombs maintains established working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, often managing multi-year, performance-based contracts for aircraft maintenance, systems upgrades, and mission support services. She also collaborates with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., fostering long-term partnerships that ensure operational continuity and technical expertise across the naval aviation enterprise. Her contracting approach emphasizes risk mitigation, technical evaluation rigor, and performance accountability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Coombs consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over half of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance innovation through competitive small business engagement, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical capabilities. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she sources technical support for avionics integration and systems analysis, alongside 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) for radar, navigation, and guidance systems. She also procures specialized equipment under 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 336214 (Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing), reflecting the diverse logistical and support needs of expeditionary aviation operations. Her expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace engineering and defense logistics, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent military performance standards.