Tiffany Crayle

Tiffany Crayle serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. She manages complex contracting actions for aircraft components, avionics, engineering services, and sustainment support, ensuring alignment with Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness goals. Her work directly supports NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary air platforms through compliant, timely, and technically sound procurement strategies. Crayle handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 15, including competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, with a focus on technical specifications for aerospace systems and logistics infrastructure. Crayle maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, often coordinating multi-year sustainment and modernization efforts for rotary-wing and unmanned aerial systems. Her partnerships extend to specialized logistics and training providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., reflecting a pattern of collaboration with industry leaders capable of delivering integrated solutions across design, testing, and field support. She frequently engages in performance-based contracting and incentive structures to ensure technical outcomes meet rigorous military standards. Crayle demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.9% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her portfolio remains open competition, she actively promotes small business inclusion through targeted outreach and mentorship programs aligned with Navy socioeconomic goals, ensuring diverse vendors have equitable access to high-value aviation procurement opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and aeronautical system manufacturing (334511). She specializes in procuring mission-critical components such as flight control systems, sensor suites, and propulsion subsystems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval aviation hardware and integration requirements.