Denice B Cribb

Denice B. Cribb serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for critical naval aviation systems. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio encompasses complex technical procurements spanning engineering services, aircraft manufacturing, and logistics support, requiring deep familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance, performance-based contracting, and risk mitigation strategies in high-stakes defense environments. Cribb maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors to deliver cutting-edge aviation platforms and integrated systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term sustainment partnerships, performance metrics, and technical oversight to ensure mission readiness. She frequently engages with contractors capable of delivering integrated solutions across aircraft modernization, unmanned systems, and mission support infrastructure, fostering collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships grounded in accountability and innovation. Cribb’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base efficiency rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with NAVAIR’s priority of acquiring mission-critical systems without constraint. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures compliance with all applicable socioeconomic regulations and facilitates subcontracting opportunities where technically warranted. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), and Other Computer Related Services (541519), reflecting her specialization in advanced avionics, systems integration, and technical support for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms. She routinely procures mission-critical services such as flight control system upgrades, maintenance logistics, and digital engineering solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in defense aerospace procurement and lifecycle sustainment.