Brittany Riolo

Brittany Riolo serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance undersea warfare capabilities through the acquisition of specialized engineering, technical, and industrial services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on the development, testing, and sustainment of sonar systems, underwater sensors, signal processing platforms, and ruggedized computing technologies essential for submarine and unmanned undersea vehicle operations. Her work directly enables the Navy’s technological superiority in undersea electronic warfare and mission-critical sensor systems, ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability solutions under stringent operational environments. Riolo maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ORDNANCE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE, INC., Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with niche vendors possessing deep expertise in undersea systems integration, environmental compliance, and advanced manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, proven performance, and the ability to meet rigorous military specifications for harsh underwater conditions. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 38.2% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering innovation through SME engagement. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides supports the Navy’s broader goals of broadening the industrial base for undersea technologies. Riolo’s primary NAICS focus includes industrial gas manufacturing, software publishing, computer-related services, machine shops, and rubber/plastics manufacturing—reflecting her oversight of specialized components for sensor housings, embedded systems, and mission-critical hardware. Her expertise spans the integration of commercial-off-the-shelf technologies with military-grade ruggedization, ensuring compatibility with undersea operational demands.