Stacey Chapman

Stacey Chapman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contract management—from requirements definition and solicitation development to award administration and contract performance oversight—for complex aerospace platforms and mission-critical subsystems. She supports NAVAIR’s mission to sustain air superiority by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of aircraft components, avionics, and associated logistics infrastructure, primarily for carrier-based and expeditionary naval aviation assets. Chapman maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver advanced manned and unmanned aerial systems, weapons integration, and maintenance support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications and rapid sustainment demands. She frequently engages with contractors possessing deep domain expertise in naval aviation systems and proven track records in defense innovation. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with NAVAIR’s operational urgency and system complexity requirements. Chapman’s procurement portfolio is concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in procuring airframe components, flight control systems, propulsion subsystems, and mission-specific avionics. Her expertise lies in acquiring high-reliability aerospace hardware and integrated systems critical to naval airpower readiness and modernization initiatives.