Lindsey R Miranda

Lindsey R. Miranda 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. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions from solicitation through contract award and administration, she supports the command’s mission to sustain and modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, avionics, and mission-critical support infrastructure. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical acquisitions in aircraft components, aerospace systems, and air transportation support services, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations, FAR/DFARS compliance, and performance-based contracting methodologies. Miranda maintains established working relationships with leading defense aerospace primes including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, frequently engaging these contractors on high-priority programs involving rotary-wing platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and advanced sensor integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in mission readiness and operational reliability. She also works with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., ensuring seamless integration of maintenance, training, and supply chain support. Miranda’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVAIR’s priority to leverage industry’s most capable and experienced providers for critical aviation systems. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), underscoring her specialization in procuring flight-critical components, navigation and guidance systems, and aviation logistics services essential to naval air operations.