Kathryn G. Matisick

Kathryn G. Matisick serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisition strategies for naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and closeout—she supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology defense procurements involving guided missile systems, aircraft manufacturing, and mission-critical electronic components, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities that maintain air superiority and operational readiness. Matisick maintains enduring relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based acquisition, technical risk mitigation, and strict compliance with defense acquisition regulations. She frequently engages with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in unmanned aerial systems, sensor integration, and flight control technologies, fostering collaborative partnerships that align contractor capabilities with evolving naval aviation requirements. Matisick’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with NAVAIR’s priority to procure mission-critical capabilities without socioeconomic restrictions, ensuring access to the broadest pool of qualified industrial partners capable of meeting rigorous performance, security, and sustainment standards. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories 336414 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), and 336411 (aircraft manufacturing), underscoring her specialization in advanced aerospace systems, embedded avionics, and mission electronics. She routinely manages contracts for integrated weapon systems, radar and navigation sensors, and auxiliary aircraft equipment, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense electronics and airborne platform sustainment.