Theresa A. T. Mason

Theresa Mason serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance naval aviation readiness through research, development, test, and evaluation of mission-critical aircraft systems. She manages complex acquisitions for advanced avionics, flight control instrumentation, diagnostic systems, and maintenance infrastructure, ensuring alignment with technical specifications for high-performance naval aircraft. Her work directly enables the integration of next-generation technologies into operational fleets, requiring deep technical understanding of aerospace systems and rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Mason maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC. She frequently engages with specialized vendors offering precision instrumentation, electronic signal measurement devices, and mission-critical control systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering relationships with both prime contractors and niche technology providers capable of delivering ruggedized, mission-essential components under demanding operational conditions. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 80% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, with nearly 17% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides and nearly 3% designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative capabilities while maintaining competitive rigor and technical fidelity. Mason’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS codes 334513, 334515, and 334519, encompassing the manufacture of industrial measuring, displaying, and controlling devices—particularly those used in aircraft diagnostics, electrical signal testing, and flight system monitoring. She routinely procures specialized instrumentation for real-time data acquisition, environmental sensing, and predictive maintenance systems, demonstrating expertise in the technical domains of avionics integration, electronic test equipment, and aerospace control systems.