William E Winters

William E. Winters serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for naval aviation systems. He manages complex procurement actions for aircraft components, avionics, propulsion systems, and associated logistics support, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to sustain and modernize the Navy and Marine Corps’ air superiority capabilities. His work spans the full spectrum of contract types—from firm-fixed-price to cost-reimbursement—and includes technical evaluations, source selection, and post-award administration for high-priority defense programs. Winters operates within a highly regulated environment requiring strict adherence to FAR, DFARS, and Navy-specific acquisition policies. Winters maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver advanced aircraft platforms, unmanned systems, and mission-critical subsystems. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and lifecycle sustainment, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in technical rigor and operational readiness. He frequently engages with contractors possessing deep expertise in aerospace engineering and military-grade systems integration, ensuring seamless alignment between acquisition objectives and fleet requirements. Winters’ contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet mission-critical needs, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, his processes remain compliant with all federal small business goals and may include subcontracting opportunities as part of prime contractor obligations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with significant activity in engine components (336412), avionics and navigation systems (334511), and motor/generator systems (335312). He specializes in procuring high-reliability, military-specification hardware and integrated systems essential to carrier-based and expeditionary aviation platforms, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace propulsion, flight control systems, and mission avionics.