Kelsey Ribeiro

Kelsey Ribeiro serves as the primary procurement lead for the FA2330 Aeronautical Management Systems unit under the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition and sustainment of critical aeronautical navigation and surveillance systems. Responsible for ensuring the readiness and modernization of instrument landing systems, distance measuring equipment, radar installations, and weather observation platforms, Ribeiro manages end-to-end contracting processes for mission-critical aviation infrastructure. Their work directly supports air traffic control modernization, flight safety, and global airfield interoperability for both military and allied civilian operations, with a strong emphasis on technical precision and system resilience. Ribeiro maintains a consistent working relationship with WINDBORNE SYSTEMS INC as the primary contractor, engaging in long-term partnerships for the integration, installation, and sustainment of advanced aeronautical systems. These collaborations typically involve complex technical requirements, including field deployment of classified avionics and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. The procurement approach favors established vendors with proven expertise in aviation-grade hardware and systems integration, reflecting a preference for reliability and mission-critical performance over competitive bidding alone. Ribeiro’s contracting activity reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This underscores a mission-driven focus on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing system performance and lifecycle support over programmatic diversity metrics. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 238210 for electrical and wiring installation contractors, supporting the physical infrastructure of airfield systems, alongside NAICS 334511 for aeronautical instrument manufacturing and NAICS 423690 for electronic parts distribution. Ribeiro also engages in research and development contracting under NAICS 541715 to advance next-generation navigation and surveillance technologies, demonstrating deep technical expertise in aviation electronics, radar signal processing, and secure ground-based aviation infrastructure.