Michael J. Coon

Michael J. Coon serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical naval aviation systems for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. In this role, he executes complex procurement actions for aircraft, avionics, weapons integration, and supporting logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through technologically advanced, mission-ready platforms. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contracting processes—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily for major defense systems requiring stringent technical compliance and defense acquisition regulation adherence. Coon maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading aerospace and defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting his focus on high-performance, mission-critical systems. He routinely engages with industry partners delivering advanced aircraft manufacturing, sensor and navigation systems, and aviation support services, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that emphasize technical innovation and operational readiness. His working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement with established defense primes, ensuring continuity across major platform modernization programs. His contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 97.1% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission necessity and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is limited, the 2.9% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides demonstrates a measured commitment to expanding vendor diversity where feasible within complex, high-technical-acquisition environments. Coon’s procurement expertise centers on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep specialization in the acquisition of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, radar and guidance systems, and mission-critical avionics. He also supports engineering services and air transportation logistics under NAICS 541330 and 488190, underscoring his technical fluency across the full spectrum of naval aviation system development and sustainment.