Kimberlee M Stapleton

Kimberlee M. Stapleton serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Her responsibilities include managing full-cycle contracting actions for complex technical procurements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and aligning contract strategies with NAVAIR’s mission to sustain and modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets. She routinely handles acquisitions for advanced avionics, aircraft subsystems, and mission-critical support services, working closely with engineering and program management teams to translate technical requirements into enforceable contractual obligations. Kimberlee maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense aerospace prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics. These partnerships center on the procurement of high-performance aircraft platforms, weapon systems integration, and sustainment logistics. Her working pattern reflects a preference for established industry partners with proven technical capabilities and mature production pipelines, ensuring reliable delivery of mission-essential systems under stringent military specifications. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her actions awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on mission urgency and technical complexity, where specialized capabilities outweigh socioeconomic targeting criteria. While small business participation is not a primary driver in her award patterns, she adheres strictly to fair and transparent competition principles across all solicitations. Kimberlee’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of aerospace navigation, guidance, and detection systems, alongside 336413 for auxiliary aircraft components and 541330 for specialized engineering services. Her domain expertise spans avionics integration, flight control systems, and mission support infrastructure, positioning her as a key contributor to NAVAIR’s modernization of naval airpower through technically rigorous and operationally resilient acquisitions.