Irene Davis

Irene Davis supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division in managing critical acquisitions for naval aviation training systems, ensuring the development and sustainment of advanced simulation and immersive training environments essential for pilot and aircrew readiness. She oversees procurements aligned with modernization priorities, including tactical combat training systems, mission-critical avionics infrastructure, and integrated training platforms. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to enhance operational preparedness through cutting-edge technology, focusing on hardware and peripheral systems that form the backbone of live, virtual, and constructive training ecosystems. Davis maintains strong, long-term relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide specialized simulation hardware, training device integration, and mission-specific avionics solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with industry partners capable of delivering ruggedized, high-fidelity training systems that meet stringent military performance standards. She consistently engages vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade training equipment, fostering partnerships grounded in technical reliability, rapid prototyping, and lifecycle sustainment support. A strong advocate for small business participation, Davis prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 70% of her acquisitions to small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDB, and other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the defense supply base, ensuring diverse vendors can contribute to mission-critical capabilities while meeting rigorous DoN compliance requirements. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334118 (Computer Terminal and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). She procures ruggedized computing hardware, data storage systems, and integrated training peripherals designed for high-stress maritime and aviation environments, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with embedded systems, real-time data acquisition, and military-grade human-machine interfaces.