Stephanie Elgersma

Stephanie Elgersma 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. She manages complex procurement actions for aircraft components, avionics, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and NAVAIR’s mission to sustain air superiority. Her work spans the full contract lifecycle—from requirements definition and source selection to award administration and contract closeout—supporting the modernization of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets. Elgersma specializes in fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for high-technology defense systems, working closely with engineering and program management teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities on schedule. She maintains enduring relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, frequently engaging these industry leaders on integrated systems procurement for rotary-wing and unmanned aerial platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and risk mitigation, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in aerospace manufacturing and sustainment. These relationships are characterized by consistent, high-volume contract activity grounded in technical rigor and regulatory adherence. Elgersma’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on full and open competition to ensure access to the broadest pool of qualified industrial capabilities, particularly for mission-critical systems requiring advanced engineering and production capacity. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she adheres to all statutory requirements and facilitates subcontracting opportunities where technically justified. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—encompassing the acquisition of flight control systems, mission avionics, structural components, and support equipment for naval aircraft. She possesses deep technical familiarity with military aviation standards, including MIL-SPEC compliance, configuration control, and logistics integration, ensuring that all procured items meet stringent operational and safety requirements for Navy and Marine Corps platforms.