Caroline Lira

Xenia Lira serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced naval electronic systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation drafting to contract award and administration—for mission-critical technologies including sensors, signal processing systems, and precision instrumentation. She ensures compliance with Department of the Navy procurement policies while aligning acquisitions with strategic priorities in sonar, radar, and electronic warfare modernization to enhance fleet readiness and undersea dominance. Xenia maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven capabilities in systems engineering, technical integration, and rapid prototyping. Her contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes and technical rigor, often requiring vendors to demonstrate expertise in classified environments and naval platform integration. Xenia’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures rigorous evaluation of technical merit and past performance, maintaining alignment with the agency’s mission-driven procurement standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 332994 for ordnance accessories, 488390 for water transportation support services, and 541712 for physical and engineering R&D. She routinely procures specialized equipment such as electronic warfare components, maritime navigation systems, and research-driven prototypes, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense electronics, naval communications, and applied engineering sciences.