Barry Rothenberg

Barry A. Rothenberg serves as a Contract Specialist within the Strategic Systems Programs (N00030) under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for the nation’s sea-based strategic deterrent systems. His responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts for systems engineering, test and evaluation, and mission-critical infrastructure support. Rothenberg’s work directly supports the operational readiness and nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. Navy, ensuring that technical requirements for submarine-launched ballistic missiles and associated command, control, and communication systems are met through compliant, risk-managed procurement practices. He 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 primarily centered on high-assurance engineering services and systems integration, reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in nuclear-grade systems development. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with defense acquisition regulations, and long-term program stability over transactional vendor relationships. Rothenberg’s portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside contracting pattern, with no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the highly specialized, security-sensitive nature of Strategic Systems Programs acquisitions, where technical certification, cleared personnel, and classified infrastructure requirements necessitate a focus on qualified large-scale defense contractors with the requisite DoD clearances and heritage systems experience. His procurement activity is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), supporting advanced systems engineering, technical analysis, and integration of strategic weapons systems. A secondary focus on NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) underscores his involvement in workforce development for highly technical naval engineering teams. His domain expertise lies in nuclear deterrence systems, secure communications, and mission-critical defense infrastructure procurement.