Ava Groll

Ava Groll serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Special Warfare Command, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and services that enable elite maritime and unconventional warfare operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the command’s strategic priorities in tactical mobility, unmanned systems integration, and operational readiness. Her acquisitions span specialized maritime assets, tactical gear, software solutions, and infrastructure support, ensuring special operations forces are equipped with cutting-edge, field-tested capabilities. Groll operates within the broader U.S. Special Operations Command framework, translating operational needs into compliant, timely procurement actions that uphold readiness and security standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of niche contractors, including Trofholtz Technologies, Inc. for advanced tactical systems, Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC for specialized maritime vessel support, TeamWorks Tactical Solutions Inc. for mission-critical equipment integration, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for facility and site readiness, and Airgas USA, LLC for specialized gas and safety supplies. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-adjacent niches, often requiring custom engineering, rapid turnaround, and compliance with classified handling protocols. Groll demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capabilities among qualified small firms, particularly those with domain-specific experience in tactical, maritime, or technical support sectors. Her contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic inclusion without compromising mission requirements, ensuring that small businesses with specialized skills contribute directly to national security objectives. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 423910 for tactical and recreational equipment, 336611 for shipbuilding and repair, 513210 for mission software, 336390 for vehicle components, and 562991 for environmental and waste management services. These categories reveal a technical domain expertise in maritime logistics, field-deployable systems, and sustainment infrastructure tailored to the unique demands of special operations environments.