Sherry L. Stewart

Sherry L. Stewart serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare suites, and integrated aircraft subsystems. Her portfolio includes high-technical acquisitions in research and development, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing, aligning closely with the agency’s mission to ensure air superiority through next-generation capabilities. Stewart works closely with engineering teams and program managers to translate technical requirements into compliant, performance-based solicitations under FAR and DFARS guidelines. She maintains strong working relationships with key industry partners including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships span prime contractors delivering integrated solutions and niche suppliers providing specialized components and engineering services. Stewart fosters collaborative procurement environments that emphasize technical innovation, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of mission-essential capabilities. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to all competitors. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses in high-technology defense sectors without compromising mission readiness. Stewart’s primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 for airborne navigation and guidance systems, 541712 and 541715 for physical and engineering R&D, and 541511 for custom software development. She routinely procures advanced sensor suites, communication systems, mission computing platforms, and embedded firmware solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace electronics, signal processing, and mission systems integration.