Alexandra Cordts

Alexandra Cordts serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance maritime warfare capabilities through the acquisition of advanced sensor, navigation, and electronic warfare systems. She manages complex contracting actions for mission-critical technologies used in undersea, surface, and aerial domains, with a focus on research, development, testing, and evaluation programs. Her work ensures timely delivery of high-performance systems essential to naval dominance, coordinating closely with engineering and technical teams to align acquisition strategies with operational requirements. Cordts maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of defense technology contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships are centered on the provision of specialized electronic components, test and evaluation equipment, and integrated communication systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical precision and mission readiness, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in proven performance and compliance with stringent naval standards. Cordts’ contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she maintains transparency and fairness in all solicitation processes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for search, navigation, and guidance systems, alongside significant activity in 326199 for specialized plastics manufacturing and 334419 for electronic components. She routinely acquires sonar arrays, underwater transducers, avionics interfaces, and ruggedized instrumentation, demonstrating deep expertise in naval electronics and systems integration for maritime operational environments.