Tisha A. Phillips

Tisha A. Phillips serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, she supports the procurement of mission-critical aircraft, avionics, sensors, and sustainment services essential to maintaining air superiority for the Navy and Marine Corps. Her work spans the full spectrum of defense acquisition phases—from requirements validation through contract closeout—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. Phillips maintains longstanding procurement relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industrial base vendors with proven capability in systems integration, flight systems engineering, and logistics support. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement across multiple contract vehicles, indicating deep technical alignment and consistent performance expectations. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVAIR’s priority to secure the most capable solutions for national defense. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her awards, her contracting approach remains compliant with all applicable federal requirements. Phillips specializes in NAICS 334511, focusing on the acquisition of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and aeronautical systems. Her expertise centers on procuring advanced radar, electronic warfare suites, flight control systems, and integrated mission avionics used in carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft platforms. She operates at the intersection of defense engineering and acquisition policy, ensuring technical requirements are translated into enforceable, performance-based contracts that support operational readiness.