Tamsyn Thompson

Tamsyn O. Thompson serves as a key procurement professional within Navsup Weapon Systems Support, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize naval aviation and weapon systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions of mission-critical avionics, navigation systems, and aerospace electronics, Thompson ensures the timely delivery of high-reliability components essential to operational readiness. Their work directly enables the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of legacy and next-generation aircraft platforms, with a focus on securing technically advanced subsystems that support mission-critical functions across the fleet. Thompson maintains strategic relationships with leading defense contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Thales Defense & Security Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, and Mission Systems Wimborne Limited. These partnerships center on the procurement of integrated avionics, radar and sensor systems, power generation units, and mission-specific electronics. The contracting approach reflects a preference for established industry leaders with proven track records in aerospace systems integration, emphasizing technical compliance, supply chain reliability, and long-term sustainment support. There is no set-aside preference in Thompson’s procurement portfolio; all acquisitions are competed full and open, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability and system interoperability over socioeconomic classifications. This approach prioritizes performance, reliability, and readiness over socioeconomic criteria, consistent with the high-stakes nature of naval aviation sustainment. The primary NAICS classification under Thompson’s purview is 334511, encompassing the manufacturing of aeronautical and navigation systems. Their acquisitions span radar suites, flight control computers, guidance systems, and embedded electronics critical to aircraft survivability and mission effectiveness. Thompson’s expertise lies in procuring highly specialized, defense-certified hardware requiring stringent MIL-STD and DO-160 compliance, demonstrating deep familiarity with aerospace engineering standards and defense logistics frameworks.