Megan N. Lyon

Megan N. Lyon serves as a Contract Specialist with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under N00019, she supports the command’s mission to develop, test, and sustain cutting-edge aircraft, avionics, and weapons systems for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, aircraft component manufacturing, and mission-critical sensor and navigation systems, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant procurement actions aligned with DoD acquisition regulations. Megan maintains sustained working relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver complex aerospace platforms and integrated subsystems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, often involving long-term sustainment contracts and technical refresh initiatives. She collaborates closely with engineering and logistics teams to align contractual requirements with system lifecycle needs, fostering strong vendor accountability and innovation in support of naval air superiority. Megan’s contracting activity reflects a consistent focus on open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside provisions. This indicates a preference for full and open competition to ensure access to the broadest range of technical capabilities, particularly for high-complexity systems requiring specialized expertise. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach prioritizes mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorization. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She routinely acquires mission-critical avionics, flight control components, radar and targeting systems, and specialized aircraft support equipment, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval aviation systems integration and sustainment.