Simon Klink

Simon Klink serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of naval aviation systems critical to U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness. He specializes in managing complex contracts for the development, testing, and maintenance of advanced aircraft platforms, avionics, and mission-critical support systems. His work directly enables NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through integrated, next-generation aviation capabilities, with a focus on carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft programs. Klink routinely handles full-spectrum acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including competitive solicitations, performance-based contracts, and systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) services. Klink maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense aerospace prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics. These partnerships center on the design, integration, and sustainment of rotary-wing and fixed-wing platforms, unmanned aerial systems, and precision-guided munitions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative, mission-aligned vendor relationships grounded in technical rigor and accountability. Klink’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a deliberate emphasis on maximizing technical capability and industrial base efficiency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVAIR’s priority to field high-performance aviation systems without restriction. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his award patterns, the nature of his contracts often involves tiered subcontracting that enables broader industry engagement. His primary procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), encompassing the full lifecycle of naval aircraft—from initial design and prototyping to production, modification, and depot-level maintenance. Klink’s expertise lies in acquiring advanced aerospace systems, including flight control architectures, integrated sensor suites, and mission-specific avionics, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval aviation platforms and their supporting infrastructure.