Meghan E. Huett

Meghan E. Huett 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 encompass the full spectrum of contract actions—from solicitation and negotiation to award and administration—for complex aerospace and logistics requirements. She supports NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of aircraft platforms, avionics, and sustainment services. Her portfolio primarily includes high-technology acquisitions in aircraft manufacturing, subsystem integration, and mission-critical support services, requiring deep familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and technical performance metrics. Huett maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver advanced military aircraft, unmanned systems, and integrated weapons solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and lifecycle cost accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on mission-critical programs. She also engages with specialized logistics and training providers like Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., ensuring operational readiness through integrated support ecosystems. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 93.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base capacity. While small business participation is limited to 6.5%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing proven technical competence over socioeconomic categorization. Huett’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in airframe and subsystem procurement. She also regularly manages contracts under 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), reflecting her involvement in digital modernization, avionics integration, and expeditionary logistics support for carrier and expeditionary aviation operations.