Margaret A. Naylor

Margaret Naylor serves as a Contract Specialist with FA7037 AMIC Det 2 JBISA, a Department of Defense unit dedicated to sustaining and modernizing Air Force command, control, communications, and cyber-enabled infrastructure. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-priority engineering, IT, and communications systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Her portfolio primarily supports the acquisition of secure communications platforms, software-defined radio technologies, and integrated command and control systems, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic focus on cyber resilience and emerging technology integration. Margaret cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including engineering firms, IT service providers, and specialized technology wholesalers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing relevant technical certifications and demonstrated expertise in defense-grade systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and vendor accountability to ensure mission readiness and interoperability across Air Force platforms. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 12.5% of contracts to 8(a) certified firms, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. This approach ensures access to innovative capabilities while maintaining a competitive, transparent acquisition environment. Margaret’s primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), and Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), underscoring her specialization in technical infrastructure modernization. She routinely procures custom software development, cybersecurity-integrated systems, and mission-critical hardware, often requiring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and RMF. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technical complexity and regulatory rigor, ensuring acquisitions meet both operational needs and federal compliance requirements.