Albert Whitley

Albert Whitley serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, overseeing acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on mission-critical technology integration, including command and control systems, tactical computing environments, and advanced sensor and communications infrastructure. His role is instrumental in aligning acquisition strategy with operational readiness goals, ensuring that procurement activities directly support the modernization of naval platforms and cyber-enabled decision systems. Whitley typically handles complex, high-priority contracts requiring systems engineering expertise and rapid deployment timelines. Whitley maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized firms with proven capabilities in defense-grade communications, custom software development, and armored vehicle systems integration. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on vendors with deep domain expertise in naval operational environments, often selecting contractors with prior DoD experience and security clearances to support classified and sensitive programs. Whitley’s procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with approximately 79% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he maintains a notable 21.1% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that supports small business participation while ensuring technical capability and mission suitability. His socioeconomic contracting patterns favor broad-based small business engagement over narrow socioeconomically targeted categories, aligning with the agency’s emphasis on capability over certification alone. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, reflecting expertise in tactical networking and signal systems. He also regularly procures custom computer programming services (541511), engineering services (541330), and specialized truck and trailer manufacturing (336120, 336212), underscoring a technical portfolio that spans both digital infrastructure and physical platform modernization across naval operations.