Marybeth Kacek

Marybeth Kacek serves as a Contracting Officer at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), where she manages complex procurements critical to the readiness and modernization of naval aviation systems. Her portfolio focuses on the acquisition of advanced avionics, flight control hardware, diagnostic instrumentation, and specialized maintenance infrastructure, supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of next-generation aircraft platforms. As a key procurement lead within NAWCAD’s technical ecosystem, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain air superiority through cutting-edge aerospace technology. Kacek maintains enduring relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., PCI Aviation LLC, Critical Communications, Controls and Instruments, LLC, and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contracts for high-precision components and mission-critical engineering services, often involving technical specifications requiring rigorous validation and systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and sustained vendor collaboration to meet demanding operational requirements. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 95.4% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is limited, she consistently adheres to FAR 19.5 procedures when applicable, ensuring compliance with socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Kacek’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 541990 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in avionics integration, flight system diagnostics, and precision instrumentation. She routinely procures custom-engineered components for airborne platforms, requiring specialized manufacturing capabilities and rigorous quality assurance protocols aligned with military and aerospace standards.