Kerri McGinley

Kerri McGinley supports the procurement mission of Navsup Weapon Systems Support by managing critical acquisitions that sustain naval aviation and weapon system readiness. She oversees the acquisition of specialized aircraft components, avionics subsystems, and mission-critical electronics essential to the operational integrity of U.S. Navy platforms. Her work ensures timely delivery of spare parts, maintenance kits, and modernization upgrades for legacy and next-generation aircraft, directly contributing to fleet availability and combat readiness. McGinley handles complex, technical contracts requiring deep domain knowledge in aerospace systems and logistics sustainment, often coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams to align procurement with operational requirements. She maintains strategic relationships with leading defense contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Thales Defense & Security Inc., and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, partnering with firms that provide high-reliability aerospace components, radar systems, and power generation equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based logistics, and technical compliance with military specifications. McGinley frequently engages suppliers with proven track records in defense aviation support, ensuring seamless integration of parts into complex weapon systems and minimizing supply chain disruptions. McGinley’s procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with all awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with Navsup WSS’s priority to maintain operational readiness through the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. Her primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment and NAICS 314910 for textile and canvas products used in aircraft enclosures and protective gear, with an unexpected but consistent emphasis on NAICS 111110 for soybean farming—a potential data anomaly or misclassification requiring further review. Her technical expertise centers on aerospace sustainment, with deep familiarity in avionics, electrical systems, and mission-critical hardware procurement for naval aviation platforms.