Sarah J. Stone

Sarah J. Stone serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, avionics, and weapons systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical procurements in aircraft manufacturing, communications equipment, and air transportation support services, ensuring alignment with Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness requirements. Stone works closely with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to translate technical specifications into compliant, risk-managed contract vehicles that meet stringent defense standards. She maintains sustained contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering on high-priority programs involving rotary-wing platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and integrated sensor suites. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, systems integration, and lifecycle sustainment, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to accelerate innovation and reduce acquisition timelines. Stone’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her focus remains on securing mission-critical capabilities from industry leaders with proven technical and operational track records in defense aviation. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), and Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), reflecting deep expertise in procuring airframe systems, secure communications hardware, and aviation logistics support services critical to naval airpower dominance.