Leslie A. Stork

Leslie A. Stork serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from requirements validation and solicitation to award and administration—she supports the agency’s mission to develop, test, and sustain next-generation airborne platforms. Her portfolio centers on high-technology procurements involving avionics, electronic warfare systems, mission-critical aircraft subsystems, and engineering services essential to maintaining air superiority and fleet readiness. She routinely handles competitive and sole-source acquisitions under FAR and NAVAIR-specific guidelines, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition reform initiatives and technical performance standards. Stork maintains established working relationships with leading defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a consistent reliance on Tier 1 and mid-tier vendors with proven expertise in aerospace systems integration, sensor development, and aircraft component manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in mission-critical deliverables and stringent quality assurance protocols. Stork’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. While she does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and operational readiness, aligning with the Navy’s priority to maintain technological superiority through competitive, merit-based sourcing. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), complemented by significant engineering services under 541330. She routinely procures flight control systems, radar and communication modules, avionics integration hardware, and specialized maintenance support services, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace systems engineering and defense logistics.