Brooke Steele

Brooke Steele supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, in executing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain and modernize U.S. Navy surface ship systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in engineering, electronic integration, and industrial control infrastructure, Steele ensures alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities in propulsion, damage control, and ballast systems. Their work spans the full contract lifecycle—from requirements definition through award and performance oversight—focusing on high-reliability, shipboard-qualified hardware and software solutions that meet rigorous Navy technical and environmental standards. Steele maintains consistent procurement partnerships with leading defense and industrial contractors including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Kampi Components Co Inc. These relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, power generation, and precision mechanical components. Collaborations are typically performance-based, emphasizing technical validation, lifecycle support, and compliance with military specifications such as MIL-STD and NAVSEA standards. While the majority of acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (65.9%), Steele demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of contracts set aside for total small business concerns under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient supplier base capable of delivering specialized, niche components and engineering services critical to shipboard system sustainment. The procurement portfolio is heavily focused on NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 334118 (Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with embedded computing, shipboard networks, and data acquisition systems. Additional emphasis on NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) and 333612 (Gear and Drive Manufacturing) underscores expertise in mechanical systems for propulsion and fluid control. Steele’s work centers on integrating advanced electronics with robust mechanical infrastructure to ensure operational readiness across the Navy’s surface fleet.