Brooks Mclean

Brooks McLean supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic goals for maritime system advancement. Though formally unassigned a title, McLean plays a pivotal role in managing acquisitions that enable research, development, and testing of naval vessel performance, signature management, and underwater platform survivability. Their procurement portfolio centers on facilities support services, specialized testing infrastructure, and niche commercial construction projects critical to maintaining Carderock’s test facilities and experimental environments. McLean ensures acquisitions align with technical requirements for hydrodynamic testing, propulsion validation, and sensor integration, bridging engineering needs with contractual execution. McLean routinely collaborates with a select group of high-capability contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp., and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, alongside specialized firms such as Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research and the CB Design & Huitt Zollars Joint Venture. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in naval systems testing and facility modernization, as well as joint ventures capable of delivering integrated engineering and construction solutions. The working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical alignment, and consistent performance on complex, mission-essential projects. McLean’s contracting patterns show a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately one-third of awards directed to 8(a) competed contracts, while the majority proceed as unrestricted. This indicates a pragmatic commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness, strategically leveraging 8(a) firms for specialized services where capacity and capability align with technical demands. The primary NAICS focus areas—236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 532289 (All Other Consumer Goods Rental), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services)—reflect McLean’s specialization in procuring test facility upgrades, specialized equipment rentals for hydrodynamic trials, and comprehensive maintenance and logistics support. These categories underscore deep technical expertise in sustaining Carderock’s unique infrastructure for naval innovation.