Barbara Hawes

Barbara Hawes serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical technology and systems engineering services that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on research and development, tactical computing environments, and cyber-enabled decision support systems, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals. Her acquisitions span advanced sensor integration, secure communications architectures, and armored vehicle support technologies, all designed to enhance command and control efficacy across naval forces. She operates within a framework that prioritizes rapid prototyping, agile acquisition pathways, and performance-based contracting to meet evolving battlefield demands. Hawes maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These vendors provide specialized expertise in systems integration, software-defined networking, mission analysis, and technical advisory services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established small-to-midsize firms with proven experience in defense R&D and niche technical domains, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and compliance with DoD acquisition standards. Her contracting approach prioritizes non-set-aside procurements at 80%, with a deliberate 20% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both scale and socioeconomic inclusion. While she does not routinely favor 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she consistently enables small business participation through unrestricted competitions with favorable evaluation criteria for technical innovation and past performance. Her primary NAICS focus is on 541715 for physical and engineering R&D, followed by 541519 for other computer-related services, with additional emphasis on professional organizations and credit bureaus to support administrative and operational infrastructure. She procures advanced analytics platforms, secure data fusion tools, and mission support systems tailored to naval tactical environments, reflecting deep expertise in defense-oriented systems engineering and digital modernization.