Kathryn Jeffray

Kathryn Jeffray serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance naval aviation readiness through research, development, test, and evaluation of critical aircraft systems. She manages complex acquisitions for advanced avionics, flight control instrumentation, diagnostic systems, and maintenance infrastructure, ensuring that cutting-edge technologies meet rigorous military performance and sustainment standards. Her work directly enables the integration of next-generation airpower capabilities, with a focus on high-reliability electronic systems and mission-critical support technologies. Jeffray maintains strong, ongoing relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC, among others. These partnerships center on the procurement of specialized electronic instrumentation, aerospace-grade controls, and integrated diagnostic platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, long-term sustainment support, and performance-based acquisition strategies, fostering collaborative relationships with prime contractors capable of delivering high-assurance systems under demanding operational environments. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 86.2% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 13.8% of awards allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission-critical performance and broad vendor engagement. Jeffray’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), reflecting her specialization in precision avionics and test equipment. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 811219 (Miscellaneous Repair and Maintenance), supporting system integration, calibration, and field sustainment. Her expertise spans electronic computer manufacturing and aerospace instrumentation, positioning her at the intersection of defense electronics and operational aviation systems.