Troia L. Braxton

Troia L. Braxton serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for aerospace components, secure communications infrastructure, and engineering services essential to maintaining operational readiness. She specializes in complex technical procurements requiring stringent compliance with defense acquisition regulations, ensuring that all contracts align with Navy priorities in electronic assembly, sensor modernization, and cybersecurity-enabled systems. Braxton maintains strategic relationships with key industry partners, including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, leveraging their expertise in advanced aerospace systems and integrated electronic warfare solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with prime contractors capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-critical technologies while maintaining rigorous oversight of performance, delivery timelines, and technical compliance. She frequently engages with vendors possessing specialized certifications in defense-grade engineering and secure systems integration. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong emphasis on expanding opportunities for small businesses in the defense industrial base. The remaining half are open competitions, ensuring access to large-capacity contractors when scale or technical complexity demands it. This dual-track approach supports both innovation and mission assurance. Braxton’s primary NAICS focus areas are 541330 (Engineering Services) and 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), underscoring her specialization in technical support for avionics, electronic assembly, and mission-critical system sustainment. She consistently procures services related to system integration, field maintenance, and cybersecurity-hardened communications, reflecting deep domain expertise in naval aerospace and electronic warfare ecosystems.