Amy C. Anderson

Amy C. Anderson serves as a Business Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the development, testing, and sustainment of advanced ordnance detection, disposal, and analytical systems for naval forces. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for specialized technical equipment, from requirements validation through contract award and administration, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense procurement policies and mission-critical operational needs. She routinely handles complex contracts for sensing technologies, laboratory instrumentation, and explosives-related manufacturing services essential to EOD readiness. Anderson works closely with a diverse array of contractors, including mid-tier engineering firms, precision machine shops, and specialized manufacturers of analytical instruments and electronic systems. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with vendors possessing niche technical capabilities in explosives handling, sensor integration, and hazardous material analysis. She fosters long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of meeting stringent military specifications and rapid prototyping demands, often engaging with firms that hold relevant ITAR and DD2345 certifications. Her contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with over 42% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable emphasis on competitive small business opportunities. While 8(a) participation is minimal, her portfolio consistently supports socioeconomic goals through robust engagement with small, technically capable firms in high-demand manufacturing sectors. Anderson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to explosives manufacturing (325920), analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516), and electronic computer manufacturing (334111). She specializes in acquiring custom-engineered hardware, field-deployable detection systems, and precision-machined components critical to EOD operations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense-specific instrumentation and safety-critical systems.