Melisha Y Proctor

Melisha Y. Proctor serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare suites, and sensor integration platforms. Her work directly enables the Navy’s strategic priorities in air superiority and fleet readiness, with a focus on high-technical-risk procurements requiring rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Proctor routinely handles sole-source, competitive, and performance-based contracts under FAR and DFARS frameworks, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and operational requirements. She maintains enduring relationships with prime contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of collaboration with established defense aerospace and systems integration firms capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-essential technologies. Proctor’s contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor engagement on multi-year sustainment and modernization programs. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 97% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is limited, she consistently adheres to statutory requirements for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring compliance without compromising technical urgency or system interoperability needs. Proctor’s primary NAICS focus areas include 334515 and 334519, reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision instruments for electrical signal measurement and control systems. She also frequently acquires professional technical services under 541990 and translation services under 541930 to support international interoperability and technical documentation. Her domain knowledge spans avionics integration, electronic warfare systems, and nonferrous metal component manufacturing, positioning her as a key liaison between engineering teams and industry partners in the naval aviation ecosystem.