Paige Armstrong

Paige Armstrong 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. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions from solicitation through contract award and administration, she supports the command’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets, integrate advanced avionics, and sustain critical weapons systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology aerospace and defense acquisitions, including aircraft subsystems, mission-critical electronics, and logistics support services essential to maintaining air superiority for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Paige maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with these industry leaders to deliver advanced platforms and integrated systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based contracting, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s operational requirements. She frequently engages with contractors on developmental and sustainment contracts involving flight control systems, radar and sensor suites, and unmanned aerial vehicle components, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in compliance and mission readiness. Paige’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on leveraging the broadest industrial base to meet mission-critical performance standards, rather than targeting socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVAIR’s emphasis on mission assurance in high-stakes defense environments. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 336413 (aircraft auxiliary equipment), and 334419 (other electronic components), reflecting deep expertise in avionics, sensor integration, and mission-critical hardware manufacturing. She routinely manages acquisitions for flight instrumentation, communication systems, and embedded computing modules essential to next-generation naval aircraft, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense aerospace engineering and systems integration.