Brian W Young

Brian Young serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced naval warfare systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for sensors, communications, navigation, and electronic instrumentation used aboard surface ships and maritime platforms. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement actions with the Center’s strategic priorities in situational awareness, signal processing, and undersea dominance. Young specializes in complex technical acquisitions involving high-performance electronic systems and mission-critical support services. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ISPA TECHNOLOGY LLC, FIVE RIVERS ANALYTICS, LLC, BAUER COMPRESSORS, INC., and COUNTERTRADE PRODUCTS, INC., all of which provide specialized engineering, analytical, and equipment solutions for naval platforms. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in defense electronics and maritime systems, often engaging them through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability and deep domain expertise in naval operational environments. Brian Young’s procurement portfolio is entirely composed of full and open competitions, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a mission-driven focus on acquiring the most technically capable solutions available, regardless of vendor size or certification status. His approach prioritizes performance, interoperability, and readiness over socioeconomic targets, aligning with the Navy’s urgent need for cutting-edge capabilities. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 for search and navigation system manufacturing, 423110 for specialized motor vehicle and maritime equipment distribution, and 541990 for professional scientific and technical services. These categories underscore his expertise in procuring advanced radar and sonar hardware, precision instrumentation, and mission-specific engineering support essential to fleet modernization and maritime superiority.