Allison Stridh

Allison Stridh serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex research and development acquisitions that directly support the Department of the Navy’s mission in advanced maritime technologies. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for high-precision scientific instrumentation, electronic warfare systems, signal processing solutions, and autonomous navigation technologies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and NRL’s strategic R&D priorities. Her work bridges technical innovation and procurement execution, enabling the transition of cutting-edge science into operational naval capabilities. Stridh maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including Assurance Technology Corp, L3Harris NexGen Communications LLC, Envisioneering Inc, Integration Innovation Inc, and Analex Corporation. These vendors are selected for their proven expertise in developing specialized sensors, test and measurement equipment, and embedded systems for defense applications. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms that demonstrate technical depth, agile development practices, and the ability to meet stringent NRL performance and security requirements. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to all competitors. This dual approach ensures robust competition while actively fostering the growth of small businesses with niche capabilities in physical sciences and instrumentation. She consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising mission-critical technical requirements. Stridh’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal measurement). She regularly acquires advanced electronic test systems, signal conditioning hardware, radar and sonar components, and prototype sensor arrays used in naval R&D environments. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of applied physics, electronic systems engineering, and defense instrumentation, making her a critical enabler of NRL’s innovation pipeline.