Aninze Awanna

Aninze L. Awanna serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), where they play a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development and integration of advanced naval warfare systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—Awanna ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to advance electronic warfare, command and control, and embedded computing capabilities for surface combatants. Their portfolio primarily includes technical services supporting RDT&E activities, with a focus on mission-critical systems requiring specialized engineering and IT expertise. Awanna maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., 3DB LABS INC, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of high-technology engineering, IT services, and mission support solutions, with an emphasis on vendors capable of delivering customized, secure, and rapidly deployable systems. Their contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and technical capability over cost alone, fostering long-term vendor collaboration in support of evolving naval requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Awanna consistently structures procurements to maximize opportunities under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with nearly half of their awards designated for small businesses under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside is applied to over half of contracts, their pattern demonstrates a balanced, mission-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting, ensuring broad vendor access without compromising technical readiness. Their primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Electrical Contractors (238210), reflecting deep engagement in software development, embedded systems integration, and mission-critical infrastructure support. Additional emphasis on Engineering Services (541330) and Other Computer-Related Services (541519) underscores their expertise in procuring advanced technical solutions for naval sensor networks, signal processing, and secure communications platforms.