Marion Bronson-Cruce

Marion Bronson-Cruce serves as a Contracts Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions across aircraft platforms, propulsion systems, and mission-critical avionics, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority for the Navy and Marine Corps. Her work spans the full contract lifecycle—from requirements validation and source selection to award administration and contract closeout—focusing on high-technology, mission-essential systems that enable operational readiness and technological advantage. Bronson-Cruce maintains longstanding relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver advanced aircraft, unmanned systems, and integrated weapon solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and rigorous oversight of defense industrial base partners. She collaborates closely with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement strategy with operational needs, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities under stringent defense standards. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic targeting. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she ensures full and fair competition in accordance with DoD acquisition policy, maintaining transparency and accountability in all award actions. Her primary NAICS focus lies in aircraft manufacturing (336411), aircraft engine and parts manufacturing (336412), and auxiliary equipment manufacturing (336413), with additional expertise in aerospace systems (334511) and custom software development (541511). She specializes in procuring propulsion systems, flight control hardware, sensor integration, and mission-critical software that support carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms.