Riley Stanton

Riley Stanton serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex contracts for airborne sensors, avionics, and mission-critical aerospace technologies, Stanton plays a central role in ensuring the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps maintain air superiority through timely, technically rigorous procurement actions. Their work directly supports NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets, with a focus on systems that enhance situational awareness, weapons integration, and flight control infrastructure. Stanton maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering primarily with prime contractors capable of delivering high-assurance aerospace systems under stringent military specifications. These collaborations involve long-term sustainment contracts, engineering services, and integrated logistics support for platforms such as rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and sensor suites. The working relationship pattern reflects a preference for established defense aerospace primes with proven track records in systems integration, test and evaluation, and Navy-specific certification compliance. Stanton’s contracting portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with NAVAIR’s priority to source mission-critical aviation systems from the most technically capable vendors, regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in this portfolio, the emphasis remains on mission readiness and technical superiority. The primary NAICS classification underpinning Stanton’s acquisitions is 334511, focusing on the manufacturing of aeronautical navigation, guidance, and detection systems. This includes procurement of radar systems, electronic warfare suites, flight control computers, and integrated avionics architectures, demonstrating deep expertise in defense electronics and airborne mission systems engineering.