Lydia F. Munley

Lydia F. Munley serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where she plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition of advanced aviation systems critical to naval air superiority. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on engineering services, research and development, and mission-critical avionics subsystems. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracts with the agency’s strategic priorities in electronic warfare, sensor modernization, and legacy system sustainment. Her work directly supports the integration of next-generation technologies into naval aircraft platforms. Munley 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 are primarily centered on technical integration, systems engineering, and specialized manufacturing of aerospace components. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative relationships with prime contractors who deliver high-assurance solutions for mission-critical applications. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Munley consistently allocates approximately 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. She actively engages with qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized engineering and testing services, ensuring broad industry participation without compromising technical integrity or mission readiness. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences), reflecting her specialization in avionics integration, electronic warfare systems, and airborne sensor development. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories) and 334519 (Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), underscoring her technical expertise in precision instrumentation and systems validation for naval aviation platforms.