Katherine A Mattson

Katherine A. Mattson serves as a Procurement Contracting Officer within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical naval aviation systems supporting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contract execution—from requirements definition and market research to source selection and contract administration—for high-priority programs involving aircraft platforms, propulsion systems, and mission-critical avionics. She plays a pivotal role in advancing NAVAIR’s mission of maintaining air superiority through timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement decisions that ensure operational readiness and long-term sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aviation assets. Mattson maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, frequently engaging them on complex systems integration, propulsion unit manufacturing, and advanced logistics support contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies under stringent military specifications. These relationships are characterized by long-term contract sustainment and iterative modernization efforts aligned with fleet modernization priorities. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission need over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award stream, she ensures compliance with all applicable small business subcontracting requirements under prime contracts. Mattson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), 336415 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit Manufacturing), and 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in propulsion systems, missile components, and specialized aerospace manufacturing. She also regularly procures engineering services and testing laboratory support under NAICS 541330 and 541380, underscoring her technical proficiency in systems validation, qualification testing, and advanced R&D-driven acquisition strategies.