Beverly Mayes

Beverly Mayes serves as a Business Systems 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. sea-based nuclear deterrent. In this role, she supports the acquisition and integration of complex systems engineering, test, and command, control, and communication solutions essential to maintaining the reliability and security of submarine-launched ballistic missile systems. Her procurement activities center on technical services that enable systems integration, software modernization, and mission-critical infrastructure sustainment, ensuring alignment with national defense priorities and stringent security protocols. Mayes maintains established working relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., and JRC Integrated Systems, LLC, alongside Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-assurance systems development, cybersecurity-enabled platforms, and mission-specific analytical support. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with prime contractors possessing deep expertise in nuclear-grade systems engineering and secure software development environments, often leveraging performance-based acquisition strategies to ensure mission readiness. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mayes consistently structures acquisitions to prioritize small business set-asides, with over half of her portfolio designated for Total Small Business under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, particularly among firms capable of delivering specialized technical services in systems integration and mission support. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating a strong emphasis on software development, systems analysis, and IT infrastructure support for classified defense platforms. She also procures services under NAICS 541990 for professional technical consulting, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized engineering and analytical support in nuclear weapons systems integration and sustainment.