Angela Barlow

Angela Barlow serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NAWC), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development, testing, and sustainment of advanced undersea warfare systems. Her work directly enables the Navy’s technological edge in sonar, underwater navigation, signal processing, and ruggedized computing platforms for submarines and unmanned undersea vehicles. She manages full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily focused on shipbuilding and repair services under NAICS 336611. Her acquisitions ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent military specifications for durability, electromagnetic compatibility, and operational reliability in extreme underwater environments. Barlow maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including ORDNANCE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE, INC., Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, all of which provide engineering, technical support, and systems integration services tailored to undersea platforms. She also collaborates with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility-related infrastructure and EOS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. for specialized electronic components. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, compliance with naval standards, and proven performance on classified and sensitive projects. Barlow’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her current acquisition strategy, her process remains fully compliant with all federal procurement regulations and emphasizes technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—encompassing the procurement of specialized undersea system integration, hull modifications, sensor installation, and environmental hardening services. She routinely acquires mission-specific hardware, embedded computing systems, and signal processing equipment designed for hostile maritime conditions, demonstrating deep expertise in naval engineering procurement and defense acquisition compliance.