Kari Gerety

Kari Gerety serves as a Procuring Contracting Officer for the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWC TSD), where she leads the acquisition of advanced training systems critical to naval aviation readiness. Responsible for end-to-end contract management, she specializes in procuring immersive simulation platforms, mission-critical avionics infrastructure, and integrated training solutions that enhance pilot and aircrew proficiency. Her portfolio encompasses complex, technology-driven acquisitions aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic modernization goals, requiring deep technical understanding of live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training environments and defense-specific compliance standards. Gerety maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity flight simulators, curriculum development, and training system sustainment services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence, performance-based outcomes, and mission alignment. She routinely engages with industry leaders capable of delivering integrated, scalable training solutions under performance work statements and cost-reimbursement contract types, ensuring operational continuity and technological adaptability. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating consistent support for small business participation without reliance on specific set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. She prioritizes capability over size, ensuring small businesses with proven expertise in training systems are competitively selected. Gerety’s primary NAICS focus areas include 333316 (Simulator Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting her specialization in hardware-integrated simulation systems, systems engineering support, and curriculum design for military aviation training. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense technology, instructional design, and acquisition innovation.