Kristin Recio

Kristin Recio serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of critical naval aviation systems. She manages complex contracts for advanced aeronautical systems, including radar, avionics, guidance systems, and mission-critical instrumentation used aboard carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft. Her work directly enables NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through the development, testing, and fielding of next-generation aviation technologies. Recio specializes in full-spectrum acquisition processes—from requirements definition and source selection to contract execution and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with Department of Defense acquisition regulations and naval operational readiness objectives. Recio maintains consistent, high-volume contracting relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver integrated aviation systems and mission support solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contract structures to ensure system reliability and interoperability across naval platforms. She frequently engages with contractors possessing deep expertise in aerospace engineering, electronic warfare, and flight control systems, fostering innovation through competitive and sole-source acquisitions aligned with NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. Recio’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical superiority and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing the most capable industrial partners regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, the nature of her acquisitions often involves subcontracting opportunities for specialized suppliers within the broader supply chain. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 334511, encompassing the manufacturing and integration of advanced aeronautical and navigation systems. She procures cutting-edge sensors, flight control computers, electronic countermeasures, and integrated avionics suites critical to naval air dominance, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace systems engineering and defense electronics procurement.