Monica M. Sims

Monica Sims serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing naval aviation and electronic warfare readiness through strategic procurement of mission-critical aerospace components, communications systems, and engineering services. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for technical contracts supporting aircraft sustainment, sensor modernization, and cybersecurity-enabled infrastructure, ensuring alignment with naval operational requirements and defense acquisition regulations. Her work directly supports the Navy’s mission to maintain air superiority and electronic dominance through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Monica maintains strong working relationships with key industry partners, including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, who provide advanced avionics, electronic assembly systems, and integrated mission support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense primes with proven capability in high-integrity aerospace environments, while simultaneously fostering a robust small business ecosystem. She collaborates closely with vendors to ensure technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and adherence to defense standards such as MIL-STD and ITAR. A defining feature of Monica’s procurement strategy is her strong commitment to small business participation, with 64.7% of her contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small disadvantaged businesses and promotes equitable access to Navy contracting opportunities, reinforcing the Department’s mandate for broad-based industrial base development. Her primary NAICS focus includes Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance (811310) and Other Information Services (519190), reflecting her expertise in procuring specialized maintenance services for electronic systems and mission-critical data infrastructure. She also manages contracts in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning (238220) and materials recovery (562920), demonstrating a broad operational support scope that ensures facility readiness and environmental compliance across naval installations.