Corinna M Kinman

Corinna M. Kinman serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support the development and integration of advanced naval aviation systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for research, development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation avionics, sensor suites, command and control platforms, and communications technologies. Her work directly enables the Navy’s strategic priorities in airborne warfare modernization, ensuring timely delivery of technically complex solutions that meet rigorous defense standards. Kinman specializes in high-stakes, engineering-driven procurements requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She maintains strong, ongoing relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships are characterized by sustained collaboration on multi-year R&D and systems integration efforts, often involving technical specifications for electronic warfare systems, guided missile components, and airborne communication infrastructure. Kinman fosters vendor engagement through transparent solicitation processes and rigorous performance monitoring, ensuring contractor accountability across complex technical domains. Kinman’s procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with proven expertise in defense electronics and systems engineering, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to broadening the industrial base and enhancing competition. Her primary NAICS focus areas include research and development in physical and engineering sciences, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, and radio and wireless communications equipment production. She routinely procures advanced electro-optical systems, embedded software, signal processing hardware, and specialized electroplating services critical to avionics reliability. Kinman’s expertise lies at the intersection of defense technology and acquisition policy, ensuring that procurement actions align with the Navy’s innovation imperatives in airborne and maritime warfare.