Shavar Nevins

Shavar Nevins serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for naval aviation systems supporting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. His responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contract formulation, negotiation, and administration for complex technical procurements, including aircraft systems, avionics, and mission-critical logistics support. Nevins operates within a high-stakes operational environment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contractual outcomes with NAVAIR’s strategic imperatives in air superiority, fleet modernization, and sustainment. He routinely handles sole-source, competitive, and performance-based acquisitions for advanced aerospace technologies and integrated support services. Nevins maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with them on the procurement of manned and unmanned aerial platforms, weapons integration systems, and sustainment infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes and lifecycle cost efficiency, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving operational requirements. He also engages with specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., to ensure mission readiness through integrated support solutions. His contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 90.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is present at a modest 9.1%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes capability while maintaining competitive rigor. Nevins’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), encompassing maintenance, training, and logistics services critical to fleet readiness. He also regularly procures systems under NAICS 334511 (aeronautical navigation and guidance systems) and 336413 (aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), demonstrating deep technical expertise in avionics, sensor integration, and aircraft component manufacturing. His domain knowledge spans both hardware procurement and the supporting services essential to sustaining naval air operations.