Allison Passanita

Allison Passanita serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264), Department of the Navy, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize naval warfighting systems. Her portfolio centers on integrating advanced technology solutions that enhance command and control, tactical computing, and operational readiness, with a strong emphasis on cyber-enabled decision support and sensor-communication systems. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation to award and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with Navy modernization priorities and DoD acquisition regulations. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain technological superiority through rapid, secure, and scalable defense capabilities. Passanita maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These vendors provide niche expertise in systems engineering, mission-critical software development, and tailored defense logistics support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established small-to-mid-sized firms with proven track records in naval environments, fostering long-term, performance-driven relationships grounded in technical reliability and compliance with defense standards. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted (80%), she actively leverages Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) for 20% of her portfolio, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without sacrificing mission readiness. She does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad-based small business eligibility under general set-aside mechanisms to maintain competitive agility. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in apparel manufacturing NAICS codes (315210 and 315990), reflecting a unique emphasis on specialized naval uniforms, protective gear, and mission-specific apparel systems. Complementary acquisitions in custom computer programming (541511) and data processing services (511210) underscore her dual expertise in both physical equipment sustainment and digital infrastructure modernization for naval forces.