Sarah Littleton

Sarah Littleton serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. She manages complex procurement actions for aircraft platforms, mission-critical avionics, guided missile systems, and supporting logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. Her work spans the full contract lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—supporting the Navy and Marine Corps’ operational readiness through timely, compliant, and technically sound acquisitions. Littleton maintains established working relationships with leading defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, frequently engaging these prime vendors on high-priority programs involving unmanned aerial systems, radar and sensor integration, and weapons delivery platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk mitigation, fostering long-term partnerships with industry leaders capable of delivering cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies under stringent military specifications. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 96.4% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical capabilities requiring specialized technical expertise. While small business participation is limited, she consistently adheres to FAR 19.5 guidelines, occasionally leveraging total small business set-asides when market conditions support competitive offerings from qualified small firms. Littleton’s primary NAICS focus areas include guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (336414), other electronic component manufacturing (334419), and research and development in physical and engineering sciences (541715). She specializes in procuring advanced avionics, flight control systems, electronic warfare components, and mission simulation technologies, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace systems engineering and defense electronics procurement.