Steven D Thompson

Steven D. Thompson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of critical naval aviation systems. In this role, he manages complex procurement actions for aircraft, propulsion systems, and mission-critical engineering services, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through advanced technology integration. His work spans the full contract lifecycle—from requirements validation and source selection to contract award and administration—focusing on high-stakes, technically demanding acquisitions that support carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Thompson maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering primarily with prime contractors capable of delivering advanced aerospace systems and integrated logistics support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in military aviation platforms, avionics, and unmanned aerial systems. His contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base readiness rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with NAVAIR’s priority to acquire mission-critical capabilities without constraints that could limit competition or innovation. Thompson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), supplemented by engineering services under 541330. He regularly procures fixed-wing and rotary-wing airframes, propulsion subsystems, flight control systems, and associated maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, demonstrating specialized expertise in defense aerospace procurement and systems integration within the naval aviation domain.