Barry P. Rothenberg

Barry P. 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 planning, soliciting, negotiating, and administering complex contracts for engineering services, missile subsystems, and integrated command and control infrastructure. Rothenberg ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the operational readiness and technological superiority of submarine-launched ballistic missile systems and associated nuclear deterrent capabilities. He maintains longstanding procurement relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., and Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., frequently engaging these industry leaders for systems engineering, weapons integration, and mission-critical hardware development. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and risk mitigation, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors possessing deep expertise in guided missile systems and defense aerospace technologies. Rothenberg’s contracting portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 86.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the specialized and classified nature of the work. However, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (13.6%), aligning with FAR 19.5 to enable qualified small firms to contribute to strategic defense programs without compromising mission-critical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring his technical specialization in systems engineering, missile component integration, and advanced navigation and guidance systems. Rothenberg’s expertise centers on procuring high-assurance, defense-unique technologies critical to the Navy’s strategic deterrence posture.