Abeer Ameer

Abeer J. Ameer serves as Branch Head at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), overseeing the acquisition and contract management of advanced maritime systems critical to naval warfare readiness. In this leadership role, she directs the planning, solicitation, and award of complex technical contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance ship survivability, hydrodynamic performance, and signature management capabilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts for naval platforms, with a strong emphasis on shipbuilding, propulsion systems, and sensor integration. Ameer ensures procurement activities adhere to federal regulations while supporting innovation in naval engineering and materials science. She maintains longstanding partnerships with leading defense contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp., and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, who provide specialized engineering services and high-performance components for naval vessels. Her contracting approach favors established industry partners with proven expertise in naval systems integration, while also engaging joint ventures such as CB Design & Huitt Zollars for multidisciplinary technical support. These relationships are built on technical rigor, compliance, and sustained performance in delivering mission-critical capabilities under tight developmental timelines. Ameer’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 89.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 10.5% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation in support of innovation and workforce development. While socioeconomic programs are not the primary vehicle, she ensures eligible small businesses have meaningful access to opportunities within the naval technology ecosystem. Her technical focus is dominated by NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting her leadership in acquiring integrated hull, mechanical, and electrical systems for surface and underwater platforms. She also procures specialized plastics and advanced materials under NAICS 326199 and funds applied R&D under NAICS 541715, demonstrating deep expertise in engineering services that support stealth, durability, and operational efficiency in naval assets.