Myra D Butler

Myra D. Butler 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 include managing complex procurement actions for aircraft components, avionics, and mission-critical support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. She works closely with engineering and program management teams to translate technical requirements into enforceable contract vehicles, primarily supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft platforms. Her acquisitions are mission-driven, emphasizing operational readiness and technological integration across Navy and Marine Corps aviation fleets. Butler maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, all of which provide advanced aerospace systems and integrated avionics solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven track records in delivering high-reliability aviation hardware and mission systems. These partnerships are typically structured through firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, with a focus on technical performance, schedule adherence, and logistics sustainment. Butler’s contracting portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects NAVAIR’s operational imperative to prioritize technical capability and mission-critical delivery over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the scale and complexity of naval aviation programs. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, all procurements remain compliant with FAR requirements and are evaluated solely on technical merit and programmatic need. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring flight control systems, sensors, and mission-specific avionics. She also supports custom software development under NAICS 541511, reflecting the increasing integration of digital architectures and cybersecurity protocols into naval aircraft platforms. Her domain knowledge spans airborne radar, weapons integration, and logistics support systems critical to maintaining air superiority.