Dee A Peters

Dee A. Peters serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical naval aviation systems for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. In this role, she manages complex contract actions for aircraft components, avionics, and mission-critical support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. Her work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance oversight—focusing on high-technology platforms that sustain air superiority and expeditionary readiness. Peters maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with firms capable of delivering advanced aerospace systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and integrated avionics. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting, often engaging vendors with proven track records in military aviation sustainment and systems integration. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 95% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is limited to approximately 5% of awards, these are typically structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to fostering industry diversity where feasible. Peters specializes in acquisitions governed by NAICS codes 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with additional focus on electronic components and mission systems under 334419 and 334511. Her technical expertise centers on procurement of flight-critical hardware, sensor suites, propulsion subsystems, and support equipment essential to carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms.