Sarah May Willis

Sarah May Willis serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for critical naval aviation systems. She manages complex procurements spanning aircraft platforms, avionics, electronic components, and sustainment logistics, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through advanced, reliable, and mission-ready systems. Her work supports the development, testing, and long-term support of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, with a focus on technical rigor, compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, and timely delivery of capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps. Willis maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with organizations that deliver high-performance aerospace and electronic systems. She routinely engages these vendors on integrated product teams to manage technical requirements, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting strategies. Her approach emphasizes collaborative contract administration, performance metrics, and lifecycle support, ensuring contractor accountability across complex, multi-year programs. Willis’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with NAVAIR’s priority to source the most capable solutions for mission-critical systems. While small business participation is not a primary driver in her awards, she adheres strictly to federal procurement regulations and maintains transparency in all sourcing decisions. Her primary NAICS focus areas—334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing)—reflect deep expertise in procuring advanced avionics, flight control systems, radar components, and airframe integration technologies. She specializes in acquisitions involving classified and export-controlled systems, requiring stringent compliance with ITAR, DFARS, and cybersecurity standards, underscoring her technical proficiency in naval aviation procurement.