Sandi Crawford

Sandi L. Crawford 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 across research, development, testing, and sustainment phases, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through advanced aircraft, avionics, and weapons systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses contracts for aircraft components, engineering services, and mission-critical instrumentation, often involving high-technology, defense-specific requirements. Crawford maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with organizations that deliver advanced rotary-wing and fixed-wing platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and integrated avionics. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with industry leaders capable of meeting stringent military performance standards, while ensuring rigorous oversight of technical specifications and delivery timelines across long-term sustainment contracts. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 84.6% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 15.4% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to fostering innovation from qualified small vendors without compromising operational requirements. Crawford’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to aircraft manufacturing (336411), other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment (336413), and engineering services (541330), reflecting deep expertise in aerospace systems integration. She frequently procures mission-critical components such as flight control systems, sensor instrumentation, and test equipment, underscoring her specialization in high-reliability, defense-grade hardware and technical services essential to naval aviation readiness.