Kendyl A. Montgomery

Kendyl A. Montgomery serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contract actions—from solicitation and negotiation to award and administration—for mission-critical aerospace platforms, avionics, propulsion systems, and supporting logistics infrastructure. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with NAVAIR’s strategic imperatives to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets and enhance air superiority capabilities across the Navy and Marine Corps. Montgomery maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, all of which are industry leaders in the design, integration, and sustainment of military aircraft and unmanned systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who possess deep domain expertise in aerospace engineering and defense systems integration. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains committed to fair and transparent competition across all market segments. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of airborne sensors, navigation systems, and guidance technologies, complemented by significant activity in aircraft engine manufacturing (336412) and auxiliary equipment (336413). She specializes in procuring high-precision aerospace components, mission-critical avionics, and integrated weapon systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval aviation hardware and systems engineering domains.