Maryellen K Lyons

Maryellen K. Lyons 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 include managing complex procurement actions for aircraft components, avionics, and logistics support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and NAVAIR’s mission to sustain air superiority. She specializes in sole-source and competitive negotiated procurements for advanced aerospace technologies, often supporting the modernization of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets through integrated systems contracting. Lyons maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with them on high-priority programs involving aircraft manufacturing, propulsion systems, and mission-critical support infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on sustainment and upgrade initiatives for naval aviation platforms. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her focus remains on securing mission-critical capabilities through established industry leaders with proven technical and logistical expertise in aerospace systems. Lyons’ primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), followed by aircraft manufacturing (336411) and engine parts production (336412). She routinely acquires flight control systems, avionics integration modules, and specialized maintenance support services, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in naval aviation hardware and supporting air transportation logistics (488190). Her expertise centers on the procurement of mission-enabling technologies critical to the operational readiness of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation assets.