Kelly Stevens

Kelly L Stevens serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements to modernize naval aviation training systems. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical simulation platforms, avionics infrastructure, and integrated flight training solutions that enhance pilot and aircrew readiness. Her portfolio spans engineering services, electronic manufacturing, and flight training support, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the Navy’s strategic imperatives for advanced, immersive training environments. Stevens maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity simulation systems and mission-specific training solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence and performance-based outcomes, fostering collaboration with industry leaders capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable training technologies. She engages with a focused pool of specialized vendors rather than broad market competitions, reflecting the niche and mission-sensitive nature of the systems procured. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to engage qualified small businesses in advanced training system development. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business participation where technical capability and capacity permit, reinforcing the Navy’s broader small business outreach objectives. Stevens’ primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) for system integration and simulation design, complemented by significant activity in 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment), alongside 611512 (Flight Training). Her expertise lies in acquiring sophisticated avionics, training device hardware, and curriculum-aligned simulation software that support next-generation naval aviation readiness.