Berniece Washington

Berniece Washington supports the Commander (M00264) within the Department of the Navy in executing mission-critical procurement initiatives focused on sustaining and modernizing naval warfighting capabilities. She manages acquisitions for advanced technology systems, including command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and integrated sensor and communication platforms. Her work directly enables operational readiness by securing engineering services, systems design, and mission support solutions that align with the Navy’s cyber-enabled decision-making priorities. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning technical services, systems integration, and specialized infrastructure, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and strategic modernization goals. Washington maintains consistent partnerships 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 engineering, computer systems design, and mission-critical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical proficiency, favoring contractors with proven experience in naval operational environments and cybersecurity-compliant solutions. Relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and a focus on niche technical capabilities rather than broad-scale commercial vendors. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 84.2% of awards issued without set-aside designations. The remaining 15.8% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This pattern suggests a focus on capability over socioeconomic status, while still maintaining statutory small business participation targets. Washington’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), with significant activity in other computer-related services and emerging areas like solar electric power generation for expeditionary energy resilience. Her domain expertise lies in procuring integrated technology solutions that enhance tactical computing, secure communications, and field-deployable infrastructure for naval forces operating in contested environments.