Danielle Richardson

Danielle Richardson serves as the primary contracting professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where she manages the acquisition of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems critical to naval warfare readiness. She plays a central role in executing the agency’s mission to develop and sustain precision sensing, signal processing, and electronic warfare capabilities for surface and expeditionary forces. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical procurements involving radar systems, signal intelligence platforms, communication suites, and specialized instrumentation, requiring deep technical literacy and rigorous compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations. Richardson maintains sustained working relationships with key defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in defense electronics and systems integration. She also engages specialized vendors such as Black Hills Ammunition Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for ordnance supply and facility support, indicating a diversified contractor base that balances high-tech systems procurement with mission-enabling infrastructure services. Her contracting activity shows a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 96.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations, suggesting a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic constraints. While small business participation is limited at 3.2%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating selective but intentional inclusion of qualified small firms where technical requirements permit. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 333310 (commercial and service industry machinery), 334511 (navigation and guidance systems), and 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), reflecting deep expertise in electro-mechanical systems, sensor development, and test equipment procurement. She routinely acquires custom software solutions under 513210 and specialized power systems under 335311, demonstrating a technical command over the full lifecycle of naval electronic warfare and ordnance systems.