Arthur J. DeWitz

Arthur J. DeWitz serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Systems and Experimental Warfare Center, where he oversees the acquisition of specialized engineering and scientific services critical to advancing naval operational readiness. His responsibilities center on managing complex contracts for experimental warfare technologies, ocean infrastructure development, and explosive effects analysis, ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy strategic objectives. DeWitz handles technical acquisitions requiring high levels of scientific and engineering expertise, often involving niche contractors capable of delivering cutting-edge solutions in maritime systems and environmental resilience. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for oceanographic research and telemetry, Sociedad Española de Montajes Industriales SA for industrial marine installations, and Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies, Inc. for environmental remediation solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term, mission-critical partnerships with organizations possessing proven technical capabilities in naval experimental systems, often engaging firms with deep domain expertise in underwater infrastructure, marine ecology, and hazardous material handling. DeWitz demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation through small, agile contractors capable of delivering specialized services in support of naval experimentation and facility sustainment. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses with technical niche capabilities, reinforcing the Navy’s broader goals of inclusive innovation. His procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 238210—Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors—indicating a specialized domain in the design, installation, and integration of complex electrical and instrumentation systems for naval experimental facilities, underwater test ranges, and shore-based research infrastructure. This specialization underscores his technical acumen in mission-critical infrastructure modernization.