Stoianka L. Encarnacion

Stoianka L. Encarnacion 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, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain cutting-edge aircraft, weapons, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical acquisitions in aerospace systems, engineering services, and mission-critical logistics support, often involving high-stakes, mission-essential capabilities requiring rigorous technical oversight and risk mitigation. Encarnacion maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver integrated aviation platforms, unmanned systems, and sustainment solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical alignment with NAVAIR’s modernization objectives. She frequently engages with contractors possessing deep domain expertise in aerospace engineering, systems integration, and defense logistics to ensure operational readiness and technological superiority. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not structurally prioritized in her portfolio, she remains aligned with federal mandates and may facilitate subcontracting opportunities through prime contractor obligations. Encarnacion’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, specializing in the acquisition of airborne sensors, navigation systems, and guidance technologies, complemented by significant activity in aircraft manufacturing (336411) and engineering services (541330). Her technical expertise spans avionics integration, flight control systems, and mission support infrastructure, positioning her at the intersection of defense innovation and operational readiness.