Cynthia M Quade

Cynthia M. Quade serves as a Contracts Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies for naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—she supports the procurement of advanced aircraft, guided missile systems, and critical avionics infrastructure essential to maintaining U.S. naval air superiority. Her work directly enables NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain next-generation air platforms for the Navy and Marine Corps, with a focus on high-technology, defense-critical procurements requiring stringent compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific standards. Quade maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, all of which provide advanced aerospace and weapons systems. Her contracting patterns reflect deep collaboration with industry leaders capable of delivering integrated, mission-critical capabilities under tight technical and schedule constraints. These partnerships are characterized by long-term sustainment contracts, technical support agreements, and systems integration efforts that demand rigorous performance oversight and risk mitigation. Her procurement portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects NAVAIR’s operational imperative to access the most capable industrial base, prioritizing technical proficiency and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. Quade’s primary focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), complemented by significant activity in aircraft manufacturing (336411) and aircraft engine production (336412). She specializes in procuring precision-guided munitions, propulsion systems, flight control hardware, and mission-specific avionics, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace engineering domains and defense systems integration.