Kimberly Bailey

Kimberly Bailey serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical naval aviation systems for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. In this role, she executes full-cycle contracting actions for complex technical procurements, ensuring compliance with FAR and DOD regulations while aligning acquisitions with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority. Her portfolio includes high-priority programs involving aircraft platforms, guided weapons, avionics, and mission-critical communications systems, requiring deep technical understanding and strategic sourcing expertise to deliver operational readiness and sustainment capabilities. Bailey maintains established working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, frequently collaborating on multi-year, high-complexity contracts for aircraft modernization, missile systems, and integrated avionics. She also engages with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., fostering long-term partnerships that ensure operational continuity and readiness support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical alignment with naval aviation requirements. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.5% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating consistent support for small disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. While the majority of her acquisitions are open competition, she actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity and enhance innovation across the defense industrial base. Bailey’s technical focus centers on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), and 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment), reflecting her specialization in airborne platforms, precision strike systems, and tactical communications hardware. She routinely procures advanced avionics, radar and navigation systems, and related engineering services, requiring expertise in defense aerospace standards and systems integration to meet mission-critical operational demands.