The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport focuses on the research, development, and procurement of advanced maritime technology, specifically emphasizing undersea warfare systems. Their core mission involves the design and integration of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, as well as the development of specialized nautical instrumentation.
Nuwc Division Newport is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Nuwc Division Newport has obligated $168,156,840, issued 35 awards, and worked with 35 contractors. It currently has 59 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, and All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport focuses on the research, development, and procurement of advanced maritime technology, specifically emphasizing undersea warfare systems. Their core mission involves the design and integration of search, detection, navigation, and guidance sy...
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport focuses on the research, development, and procurement of advanced maritime technology, specifically emphasizing undersea warfare systems. Their core mission involves the design and integration of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, as well as the development of specialized nautical instrumentation. Strategic priorities include the fabrication of weapon recovery systems, the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks such as CMMC Level 2 compliance, and the maintenance of critical electronic components and radio transceivers.
Procurement patterns center on high-complexity engineering services and the manufacturing of electronic components, including printed circuit assemblies and computer peripherals. The agency frequently procures specialized fabrication services, such as machine shop work, non-destructive testing, and welding certification. Contractual activity spans a wide range of technical requirements, from software publishing and custom computer programming to the production of hardware units and protective covers.
The agency demonstrates a strong preference for Small Business Administration (SBA) set-asides, with significant utilization of 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) designations. Primary target NAICS categories include engineering services, electronic component manufacturing, and software development. Vendor relationships are characterized by a heavy reliance on small business partners for both specialized manufacturing and professional technical services.
NUWC Division Newport operates as a specialized organization within the United States Navy under the Department of Defense. Its organizational scope encompasses a full lifecycle of technology acquisition, ranging from initial engineering and first article testing to full-scale production and long-term maintenance. The agency utilizes a variety of procurement vehicles, including combined and subcontract structures, to manage its technical and infrastructural requirements.
Procurement Analytics
Where Nuwc Division Newport directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Nuwc Division Newport and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent Nuwc Division Newport Contracts
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