Nellie M Daugherty

Nellie M. Daugherty serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of critical naval aviation systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—for complex aerospace and logistics solutions supporting U.S. Navy and Marine Corps air operations. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with NAVAIR’s strategic imperatives to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets, enhance avionics capabilities, and sustain mission-critical infrastructure. Daugherty maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with them on high-priority programs involving aircraft manufacturing, weapons integration, and advanced avionics systems. She also collaborates with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., to ensure operational readiness and sustainment support. Her working relationships reflect a focus on established industry leaders with proven technical expertise and robust quality assurance frameworks, fostering reliable delivery of mission-essential capabilities. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic classifications. This approach prioritizes performance, scalability, and system interoperability in support of large-scale naval aviation modernization efforts. Daugherty’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories related to aerospace manufacturing and support, including aircraft manufacturing (336411), aeronautical system and instrument manufacturing (334511), and other air transportation support activities (488190). She specializes in acquiring advanced flight systems, auxiliary aircraft components, and integrated logistics services critical to maintaining air superiority and naval operational readiness.