Torie Benefield

Torie Benefield serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of naval aviation systems critical to U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness. Responsible for managing complex contracts spanning technical services and defense manufacturing, Benefield focuses on mission-critical acquisitions related to surveying, mapping, and guided missile systems. Her work directly enables NAVAIR’s strategic objectives in modernizing carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets, ensuring the integration of advanced avionics, sensor platforms, and precision strike capabilities across the maritime domain. Benefield maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with firms that deliver advanced aerospace systems, missile components, and integrated logistics support. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with industry leaders possessing deep technical expertise in naval aviation platforms, targeting high-assurance, mission-essential deliverables under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. These relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven track records in delivering complex, classified, and safety-critical systems. Benefield’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVAIR’s need for rapid fielding of advanced capabilities without restriction. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, the nature of her acquisitions often involves subcontracting opportunities for specialized firms within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), supporting geospatial data collection and terrain analysis for flight systems, and NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), driving the acquisition of precision-guided munitions and associated subsystems. Benefield’s expertise centers on technical domains requiring rigorous certification, compliance with MIL-STDs, and integration with naval air platforms, making her a pivotal figure in sustaining air superiority through advanced weapons and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.