Steve Godby

Steven E. Godby serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8621 Aflcmc Wnsk Sims, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing advanced aircrew training systems and integrated avionics infrastructure. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace systems, including simulation platforms, embedded logistics solutions, and next-generation avionics components. His procurement activities directly support operational readiness across the U.S. Air Force fleet by ensuring timely delivery of high-performance training and maintenance technologies aligned with current and future warfighting requirements. Godby maintains strategic relationships with a diverse pool of defense contractors specializing in aerospace systems integration, synthetic training environments, and mission-critical electronics manufacturing. He collaborates closely with prime contractors possessing AS9100 and ITAR compliance credentials, as well as niche suppliers with deep expertise in flight simulation hardware and real-time data analytics for pilot training. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical innovation, and rigorous risk mitigation through robust contract administration and source selection processes. A strong advocate for small business participation, Godby consistently structures procurements to maximize opportunities under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with approximately 40% of his portfolio reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, he actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and capacity building among qualified small manufacturers and R&D firms, ensuring a resilient and agile supplier base. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, with significant activity in NAICS 334511 for aeronautical navigation and guidance systems and NAICS 541715 for engineering research and development. He routinely procures flight simulators, embedded training systems, digital twin technologies, and avionics test instrumentation—domains requiring deep technical understanding of military aviation standards and DoD acquisition regulations.