Alan Bates

Alan Bates serves as a Secondary Point of Contact at NIWC Atlantic within the Department of Defense. In this capacity, he supports the agency's procurement mission to research, develop, and integrate critical C4ISR capabilities, focusing on maritime domain awareness, network security, and advanced electronic warfare systems. NIWC Atlantic frequently awards contracts to large-scale technical integrators and defense firms. Vendors active at this agency include M.C. Dean, Inc., DRS Technical Services, Inc., Centurum Information Technology, Inc., CSC, and BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. Based on available data, the agency's procurement patterns show a preference for no set-aside contracts. The agency's procurement focus is centered exclusively on Engineering Services, as indicated by a primary concentration in NAICS 541330. This technical specialization aligns with the agency's broader mission to deploy sophisticated communication and intelligence systems for the United States Navy.