Barbara Groshans

Barbara Groshans serves as a Contract Specialist within the Strategic Systems Programs (N00030), a critical component of the Department of the Navy responsible for the lifecycle management of the U.S. Navy’s sea-based strategic deterrent systems. In this role, she manages complex acquisitions for systems engineering, test and evaluation, and integrated command and control infrastructure essential to maintaining the reliability and operational readiness of submarine-launched ballistic missile systems. Her procurement portfolio emphasizes technical services and specialized manufacturing, ensuring compliance with stringent defense standards and national security requirements. Barbara maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., and JRC Integrated Systems, LLC. These partnerships are centered on high-assurance systems integration, advanced electronics manufacturing, and mission-critical software development. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, rigorous performance monitoring, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations, fostering trusted relationships with industry partners capable of delivering classified and secure technological solutions. A defining feature of Barbara’s contracting strategy is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to maximizing small business participation across all acquisitions. She actively prioritizes small business prime contractors, ensuring equitable access to high-value defense opportunities and promoting innovation through diverse supplier engagement. Her portfolio consistently channels contract opportunities to small businesses with proven capabilities in secure systems development and specialized manufacturing. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in secure computing platforms, embedded systems, and peripheral hardware for strategic defense applications. She procures mission-essential technologies ranging from secure firmware and real-time control systems to hardened computing hardware, supporting the technical integrity of the nation’s strategic deterrent infrastructure.