Ramona E Watts-Sutton

Ramona E. Watts-Sutton 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 planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering complex contracts, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses major defense acquisitions involving aircraft manufacturing, propulsion systems, and mission-critical support infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic modernization goals and operational readiness requirements. Watts-Sutton maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, engaging them on high-priority programs involving rotary-wing and fixed-wing platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and integrated avionics. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and strict compliance with defense acquisition regulations, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and accountability. She frequently collaborates with these vendors across multiple contract types, including cost-reimbursement and fixed-price incentive arrangements, to deliver mission-critical capabilities on schedule. Her procurement activities reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracts remain accessible to all qualified vendors, ensuring the selection of the most technically capable and cost-effective solutions. Watts-Sutton’s technical focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with significant activity in aircraft engine systems (336412) and air transportation support (488190). She specializes in procuring flight-critical components, maintenance support systems, and engineering services essential to sustaining naval air superiority, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace defense procurement and systems integration.