Ebone Neal

Ebone Neal serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced simulation, avionics, and immersive training systems critical to naval aviation readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy strategic objectives in pilot and aircrew training modernization. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical capabilities including tactical flight simulators, embedded training systems, and integrated synthetic environments that enhance operational proficiency across maritime aviation platforms. Neal maintains strong, enduring relationships with key industry partners, most notably STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity training solutions and mission rehearsal systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle sustainment, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable training infrastructure. These relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in defense aviation training systems and a track record of meeting stringent military specifications. Her procurement patterns reflect a consistent focus on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside preferences. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures rigorous technical evaluation and value-driven selection based on capability and mission alignment rather than socioeconomic criteria. Neal’s technical domain expertise lies in defense training systems, particularly those governed by NAICS categories related to aerospace training and simulation services. She routinely procures advanced avionics integration, virtual and augmented reality training platforms, and mission-specific curriculum development services that support the Navy’s next-generation aviation training ecosystem.