Kalyn Petrillo

Kalyn Petrillo serves as a procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of critical naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions across research, development, testing, and logistics support, Petrillo plays a key role in ensuring the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps maintain air superiority through timely and technically sound procurement of advanced avionics, aircraft systems, and mission-critical support services. Her work directly enables the modernization of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets, with a focus on end-to-end system integration and operational readiness. Petrillo maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven capability in aerospace systems integration, unmanned aerial platforms, and mission systems engineering. These partnerships are typically structured as cost-reimbursement or fixed-price incentive contracts, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and technical risk mitigation. She also collaborates with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., to ensure sustained operational support for deployed aviation assets. Petrillo’s contracting portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to prioritize technical capability and operational urgency over socioeconomic classifications, resulting in a procurement environment focused on mission-critical performance rather than socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of search, detection, navigation, and aeronautical systems, alongside significant activity in electronic equipment repair (811210), software publishing (513210), and air transportation support (488190). This underscores deep technical expertise in avionics modernization, embedded software development, and maintenance of mission-critical airborne instrumentation systems.