Lindsey Anne Boka, Procuring Contracting Officer

Lindsey Anne Boka serves as a Contracting Officer at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced aviation systems critical to maintaining air superiority and fleet readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare subsystems, communications equipment, and aircraft integration platforms. Her acquisitions support the modernization of next-generation naval aircraft, ensuring seamless interoperability of sensor suites, navigation systems, and mission data links. Boka’s portfolio emphasizes technical innovation and sustainment of legacy platforms, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations and systems engineering procurement practices. She maintains enduring 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 preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in aerospace systems integration, electronic systems development, and precision manufacturing. Boka’s contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical compliance, fostering collaborative vendor engagement throughout the acquisition lifecycle. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition, Boka consistently allocates approximately 26.7% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation. She actively cultivates relationships with qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized avionics components and technical services, aligning with the Department of the Navy’s broader socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334290 (Other Communications Equipment), 334511 (Aeronautical Systems and Instruments), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts), reflecting deep expertise in airborne sensor integration, radio frequency systems, and auxiliary aircraft equipment. Boka’s technical acumen spans radar signal processing, data link architectures, and mission computer subsystems, positioning her as a key enabler of naval aviation modernization.