Anthea Gladkowski

Anthea Gladkowski serves as a Contract Specialist within the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (N00104), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical components that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of procurements for high-reliability mechanical, electrical, and electronic subsystems, including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision circuitry. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with naval modernization and maintenance priorities, emphasizing technical rigor and supply chain resilience for defense-critical applications. Gladkowski maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, partnering with established defense contractors capable of delivering complex, high-precision components under stringent military specifications. She also engages with specialized small businesses like The Entwistle Company LLC, fostering vendor partnerships that combine large-scale production capacity with niche technical expertise in naval-grade instrumentation and subsystem integration. Her approach reflects a balance between leveraging proven industrial capability and encouraging innovation through trusted vendor networks. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 39% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses in defense manufacturing and support services. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs that enhance diversity in the defense industrial base without compromising technical or schedule requirements. Gladkowski’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, and Security Systems Services, reflecting her specialization in procuring mission-critical mechanical controls, test instrumentation, and safeguarded subsystems for naval platforms. Her technical domain expertise spans precision fluid systems, electrical signal diagnostics, and secure logistics support, ensuring that acquired components meet the rigorous environmental and performance standards required for naval weapon system sustainment.