Sherry G. Balmain

Sherry G. Balmain serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of critical naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex contract actions under NAICS 336413, she specializes in the procurement of aircraft components, avionics subsystems, and auxiliary equipment essential to the operational readiness of Navy and Marine Corps air platforms. Her work directly enables NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets, ensuring seamless integration of advanced technologies across maritime air systems. She handles full-spectrum contracting activities—from initial requirements validation through contract award and performance oversight—focusing on high-integrity, mission-critical hardware and support infrastructure. Balmain maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, all of which provide advanced aerospace systems and mission-critical components. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with prime contractors possessing deep technical expertise in naval aviation platforms, weapons integration, and logistics support. These relationships are characterized by structured contract vehicles and performance-based acquisition strategies designed to ensure reliability, interoperability, and rapid sustainment of deployed systems. Her contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with NAVAIR’s priority to access the highest-capability industrial base without restriction, prioritizing technical excellence and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted, the nature of her acquisitions often involves subcontracting through tiered supply chains that may include qualified small businesses. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing the procurement of specialized aircraft parts, flight control systems, avionics enclosures, and support equipment for fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms. She operates at the intersection of aerospace engineering and defense logistics, ensuring procurement actions align with rigorous military specifications and airworthiness standards.