Kevin H Faughnan

Kevin H. Faughnan serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions from solicitation through contract award and administration, Faughnan supports NAVAIR’s mission to sustain and modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, guided missile systems, and critical avionics infrastructure. His portfolio encompasses full-spectrum defense acquisitions, including developmental, production, and sustainment contracts for high-technology aerospace and defense platforms, often involving classified and mission-critical capabilities. Faughnan maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with these firms on integrated systems ranging from rotary-wing aircraft to unmanned aerial systems and missile defense components. His working model emphasizes collaboration with industry leaders possessing deep technical expertise in aerospace engineering, systems integration, and logistics sustainment, ensuring alignment with Navy and Marine Corps operational requirements. Faughnan’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a focus on technical merit, industrial capacity, and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing access to the most capable and qualified vendors for mission-critical defense systems. His primary NAICS focus areas include 336414 and 336419 for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, 811219 for specialized maintenance and repair services, and 928110 for national security-related contracting. This technical alignment demonstrates deep expertise in procuring advanced weapons systems, flight control hardware, mission-critical avionics, and classified logistics support services essential to naval air dominance.