Katie L. Hostetler

Katie Lin Hostetler serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of critical naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex contract actions from solicitation through award and administration, she supports the procurement of advanced aircraft components, avionics, and auxiliary equipment essential to maintaining air superiority for the Navy and Marine Corps. Her work directly enables NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets through disciplined contract execution, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Katie regularly collaborates with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, engaging in strategic partnerships to deliver high-performance aerospace systems and sustainment services. Her contracting patterns reflect deep engagement with major defense industrial base vendors that specialize in rotorcraft, unmanned aerial systems, and integrated weapons platforms. She fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in technical rigor, performance accountability, and adherence to defense-specific contractual requirements. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on maximizing access to the most capable industrial providers in the aerospace sector, prioritizing technical superiority and operational readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. Katie’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where she specializes in acquiring mission-critical components such as flight control systems, electro-optical sensors, propulsion subsystems, and mission-specific avionics. Her domain expertise centers on the integration of advanced technologies into naval aircraft platforms, ensuring compatibility with existing fleet architectures and future modernization roadmaps.