George R Syring

George R. Syring serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. He manages complex procurements spanning aircraft components, avionics, and engineering services, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to sustain and modernize carrier-based and expeditionary air platforms. His work directly supports the development, testing, and sustainment of critical defense capabilities, requiring deep technical understanding of aerospace systems and strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Syring specializes in full-and-open competitions and is instrumental in delivering mission-critical contracts that maintain air superiority for the Navy and Marine Corps. Syring maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense aerospace prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics. These partnerships center on the acquisition of advanced aircraft systems, propulsion components, and integrated mission support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and risk mitigation, often involving complex technical specifications and long-term sustainment obligations. He collaborates closely with engineering and logistics teams to ensure contract deliverables meet operational readiness standards. Syring’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly focused on full-and-open competitions, with 95.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is limited, he occasionally awards contracts under the 8(a) program, reflecting a measured but intentional engagement with certified small businesses when technical requirements permit. His approach prioritizes mission capability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVAIR’s operational imperatives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), followed by engineering services under 541330. He routinely procures mission-critical components such as flight control systems, avionics suites, and support equipment for naval aircraft, demonstrating specialized expertise in aerospace manufacturing and systems integration. His domain knowledge extends to propulsion subsystems and aircraft maintenance infrastructure, ensuring acquisition strategies support fleet readiness and technological advancement.