Stephanie C. Montano

Stephanie C. Montano serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle sustainment of advanced naval aviation systems for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. She manages complex contracting actions for high-priority aerospace and defense technologies, including guided missile systems, avionics, and mission-critical communications equipment. Her role is central to NAVAIR’s mission of maintaining air superiority through timely, technically sound procurement of next-generation platforms and supporting infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness across carrier-based and expeditionary aviation units. Montano maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors capable of delivering integrated aerospace systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and advanced weapon integration solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing deep domain expertise in defense aerospace engineering and systems integration. She frequently engages contractors with proven track records in delivering classified and sensitive aviation technologies under strict security and compliance protocols. Montano’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified industrial capabilities, prioritizing technical superiority and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she ensures compliance with all federal contracting regulations and supports small business involvement where it aligns with technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334290 (Communications Equipment) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming). She routinely acquires mission-critical systems including flight control software, radar integration platforms, electronic warfare suites, and secure data links, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval aviation systems engineering and software-defined mission architectures.