Margo C Deaton

Margo C. Deaton 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. Her responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contracting activities—from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration—for mission-critical aircraft, avionics, and auxiliary equipment. She operates within the Department of the Navy’s broader mandate to maintain air superiority through timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of advanced defense technologies, ensuring that fleet modernization and sustainment priorities are met with rigorous adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Deaton maintains consistent, high-volume contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics. These partnerships center on the development and integration of rotary-wing and fixed-wing platforms, weapons systems, and mission-critical avionics. Her working model emphasizes long-term collaboration with industry leaders who possess proven technical capabilities and established production infrastructure, ensuring seamless delivery of complex aerospace systems under stringent performance and safety standards. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on leveraging full and open competition to achieve optimal technical outcomes, rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with NAVAIR’s emphasis on mission readiness and system performance over socioeconomic targeting. Deaton’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with significant activity in electronic computer manufacturing (334111) for mission systems and avionics integration. Her expertise spans the acquisition of flight control systems, radar suites, propulsion components, and support equipment essential to carrier-based and expeditionary naval aviation operations.