Crystal Langley

Crystal Langley serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurements across aircraft platforms, avionics, and mission-critical support infrastructure, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority. Her portfolio primarily encompasses engineering, logistics, and technical services for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation systems, with a focus on integrated weapons, surveillance, and flight control technologies. Langley maintains longstanding contracting relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver advanced aerospace systems and sustainment solutions. She frequently collaborates with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., ensuring operational readiness through integrated support ecosystems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and technical validation to support mission-critical readiness requirements. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Langley consistently allocates 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding small business participation in naval aviation procurement. She actively engages qualified small businesses in niche technical domains, fostering innovation and workforce development without compromising mission performance or system interoperability. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for airborne detection and navigation systems and 336413 for aircraft subsystems, with additional emphasis on air transportation support services under NAICS 488190 and nonscheduled air operations under 481219. Langley’s expertise spans avionics integration, flight systems maintenance, and mission support logistics, positioning her as a key technical procurement leader in the Navy’s modernization efforts.