Stephanie Ruth Savage

Stephanie Ruth Savage serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under the N00019 contracting vehicle, she supports the command’s mission to develop, test, and sustain next-generation aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex defense procurements involving guided missile systems, aircraft components, and mission-critical technical services, requiring deep expertise in FAR and DFARS compliance, risk assessment, and performance-based contracting. Savage maintains consistent, high-volume contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting her focus on major systems integration and sustainment programs. Her work involves managing long-term, performance-driven contracts for hardware development, logistics support, and systems engineering, often requiring coordination across multiple technical disciplines and supply chain tiers. These partnerships are characterized by rigorous oversight, technical rigor, and a strong emphasis on deliverable-based outcomes aligned with naval aviation readiness goals. Her contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with NAVAIR’s operational imperatives, where mission-critical capabilities require access to the broadest pool of qualified industrial partners with proven technical maturity and production capacity. Savage’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring her specialization in ordnance systems, flight control components, and integrated avionics. She also supports related technical services under NAICS 541512, demonstrating expertise in systems engineering, simulation, and digital integration for naval air platforms. Her domain knowledge spans missile defense architectures, carrier-based aircraft sustainment, and expeditionary aviation logistics.