Kathie M. Bartz

Kathie M. Bartz serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, supporting the acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems critical to air superiority and fleet readiness. She manages complex contracting actions for high-technology aircraft platforms, avionics, mission systems, and engineering services, ensuring alignment with the Navy’s modernization priorities. Her work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from requirements definition to contract award and administration—focusing on mission-critical subsystems that enhance electronic warfare, sensor integration, and aircraft sustainment. Bartz operates within a high-stakes technical environment where precision, compliance, and rapid innovation are paramount to operational effectiveness. She maintains enduring relationships with leading defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in aerospace systems integration, flight control technologies, and mission-critical hardware development. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, often involving sole-source or competitive negotiated procurements for specialized aerospace components and engineering support. Bartz’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside designation. This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission needs and system performance above small business participation targets. While small business involvement is not formally incentivized in her awards, her contracting decisions remain fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and are driven by the need for mission-critical expertise. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), reflecting deep engagement with airframe and propulsion systems. She also regularly procures specialized avionics and navigation equipment under NAICS 334511, demonstrating expertise in radar, electronic countermeasures, and flight guidance systems. Her technical domain centers on integrating next-generation airborne systems into legacy and emerging naval aircraft platforms.