Jacob M. Ramey

Jacob M. Ramey serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle sustainment of critical naval aviation systems. He manages complex contract actions for advanced aircraft platforms, avionics, weapons integration, and mission-critical logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the Navy and Marine Corps’ strategic imperatives for air superiority and expeditionary readiness. His work directly enables the modernization of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets through end-to-end acquisition processes, from requirements validation to contract award and performance oversight. Ramey maintains consistent contractual relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver high-performance aerospace systems and integrated mission solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term sustainment partnerships with vendors capable of supporting technical obsolescence management, engineering change proposals, and depot-level maintenance. These relationships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, performance-based contracting, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations. Ramey’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, he ensures compliance with all applicable socioeconomic requirements and leverages subcontracting opportunities through prime contractor performance plans. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), encompassing the acquisition of manned and unmanned aerial systems, propulsion components, flight control systems, and associated support equipment. He specializes in procuring technologically advanced platforms requiring rigorous flight certification, electronic warfare integration, and naval environmental resilience, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace engineering standards and defense procurement compliance.