Alicia Dobbyn

Alicia Dobbyn serves as a primary contracting professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where she plays a critical role in acquiring advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems essential to naval warfare readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical technologies including signal processing, electronic warfare suites, and precision sensing platforms, ensuring alignment with the Department of the Navy’s modernization priorities. Her acquisitions support surface and expeditionary forces through rapid prototyping, testing, and sustainment of next-generation defense systems, requiring deep technical fluency in military electronics and systems integration. Dobbyn maintains consistent relationships with key industry partners including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a mix of prime contractor engagement with specialized technical vendors. Her procurement approach favors established defense contractors with proven capabilities in high-reliability electronics and ordnance systems, while also incorporating niche suppliers for specialized components. She frequently collaborates with firms possessing DoD clearance and experience in classified electronic systems, ensuring secure and compliant delivery of sensitive technologies. Her contracting portfolio exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 86.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. However, she maintains a deliberate 13.6% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to fostering innovation from qualified small entities without compromising system performance or schedule. Dobbyn’s primary NAICS focus areas include 335910 (battery manufacturing), 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing), and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), underscoring her specialization in power systems, precision test instrumentation, and high-integrity electronic assemblies. She procures mission-critical hardware for radar, communications, and electronic countermeasures, requiring deep expertise in military-grade electronics manufacturing, printed circuit assembly, and ruggedized component integration.