Kate McCoy

Kate C. McCoy serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for naval aviation systems across the lifecycle—from development and testing to sustainment and modernization. Her responsibilities include managing full-spectrum contracting actions for high-priority defense programs involving aircraft platforms, guided weapons, avionics, and mission-critical logistics support. Working within the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, she ensures compliance with federal regulations while aligning procurement strategies with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through technological innovation and operational readiness. McCoy maintains established working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, frequently engaging these vendors on integrated systems procurement for carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term partnership models, performance-based contracting, and technical risk mitigation, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align contract requirements with operational needs. These relationships are characterized by sustained collaboration on multi-year programs requiring stringent quality control and systems integration expertise. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, she adheres to all statutory requirements and ensures equitable access for qualified vendors through transparent solicitation practices. McCoy’s primary NAICS focus areas include guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, computer systems design services, and the production of aeronautical navigation and guidance systems. She specializes in procuring advanced avionics, weapon integration hardware, and mission support software, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval aviation systems engineering, electronic warfare, and autonomous platform development. Her expertise centers on delivering next-generation capabilities that enhance fleet readiness and combat effectiveness.