Anthony C Gaglione

Anthony C. Gaglione serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVSEA’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support the development and integration of advanced maritime warfare systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for technical solutions in naval sensor arrays, electronic warfare subsystems, and integrated communication networks essential for undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority. His expertise lies in structuring complex procurements that align with Navy R&D priorities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely delivery of high-performance systems to operational forces. Gaglione 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 preference for vendors with proven capabilities in systems integration, test and evaluation, and specialized electronic hardware development. He fosters collaborative procurement environments that encourage innovation, rigorous technical validation, and performance-based contract management, often engaging contractors early in the requirements definition phase to enhance solution alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gaglione consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of the Navy socioeconomic goals. He actively structures solicitations to maximize small business eligibility and engagement across the acquisition spectrum. His primary NAICS focus areas include security systems services, engineering services, machine shops, and solid waste collection—reflecting a broad operational support footprint alongside core technical procurements. He regularly acquires specialized test equipment, precision-machined components, and mission-critical infrastructure services that sustain NUWC Newport’s unique RDT&E mission, demonstrating deep technical literacy in naval systems procurement.