Brian K. Rochelle

Brian K. Rochelle serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the Department of the Navy’s advanced maritime technology mission. He manages the acquisition of complex systems including naval sensors, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms essential for undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority. His work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through full and open competition and targeted small business set-asides, aligning with NUWC’s strategic priorities in research, development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation naval systems. Rochelle maintains established working relationships with key industry partners including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These contractors provide specialized engineering, test instrumentation, and systems integration services critical to NUWC’s R&D lifecycle. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving operational requirements in defense electronics and maritime systems. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 70% of awards issued without set-aside, while maintaining a consistent 30% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative capabilities from small businesses while preserving the technical depth required for high-stakes naval programs, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to foster competition and sustain a resilient industrial base. Rochelle’s primary NAICS focus areas include engineering services (541330), manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments (334516), and instrumentation for measuring electrical signals (334515). He routinely procures precision test equipment, signal processing hardware, and embedded computing systems used in sonar, navigation, and electronic warfare applications. His expertise lies in bridging technical specifications with contractual requirements to ensure acquisition of mission-ready technologies that enhance naval operational dominance.