Maryellen K Lyons

Maryellen K. Lyons serves as a Procuring Contracting Officer within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she is responsible for the full lifecycle acquisition of critical naval aviation systems, including aircraft, propulsion components, avionics, and support infrastructure. In this role, she executes complex contract actions under the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio emphasizes engineering services, aircraft manufacturing, and logistics support, aligning with NAVAIR’s strategic priorities to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary air platforms and enhance maritime air superiority. Lyons maintains consistent, long-term relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver advanced aerospace systems and sustainment solutions. Her contracting approach reflects deep technical familiarity with defense aviation programs, fostering collaborative engagements that integrate innovation, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes. She routinely works with vendors capable of supporting integrated system development, flight testing, and depot-level maintenance, ensuring seamless alignment with operational readiness requirements. Lyons’ contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This pattern underscores a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic categorization, while still adhering to all applicable small business participation goals through subcontracting opportunities and industry collaboration. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), demonstrating expertise in the design, production, and logistical support of naval aviation systems. She routinely procures flight-critical components, propulsion systems, maintenance tooling, and mission support services essential to sustaining the Navy’s aerial combat and surveillance fleets.