Andrew Nagelhout

Andrew Nagelhout serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance maritime dominance through cutting-edge research and development. He manages complex acquisitions for advanced naval systems, with a focus on sensor technologies, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms essential for undersea, surface, and aerial operations. His contracting portfolio emphasizes technical innovation, ensuring the Navy maintains superiority in contested maritime environments through timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities. Nagelhout maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of defense technology contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a strategic alignment with firms possessing deep expertise in naval systems integration, test and evaluation infrastructure, and specialized electronics. His procurement approach favors established defense contractors with proven track records in high-assurance environments, while actively fostering collaboration to meet rapid prototyping and fielding timelines. His contracting patterns reveal an equal split between total small business set-asides and open competitions, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals and mission readiness. Approximately half of his acquisitions are reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5, supporting broad participation across the defense industrial base without compromising technical requirements. This approach reinforces the Navy’s mandate to leverage innovation from small firms while maintaining operational reliability. Nagelhout’s primary NAICS focus areas include Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Machine Shops (332710), and Engineering Services (541330), reflecting a blend of physical security, precision manufacturing, and systems engineering needs. He procures specialized instrumentation, custom machined components, and technical consulting services critical to the development, testing, and sustainment of naval warfare systems, underscoring his technical acumen in both defense manufacturing and operational support domains.