Catherine M Wendt

Catherine M. Wendt serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), where she plays a critical role in executing complex procurements to support the development and integration of advanced naval warfare systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for technical solutions in electronic warfare, signal processing, embedded computing, and guided missile systems, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense acquisition regulations and mission-critical requirements. Her work directly enables the modernization of surface ship combat systems and networked battle space capabilities through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Wendt maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., 3DB LABS INC, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized engineering services, advanced manufacturing, and mission support solutions. She collaborates closely with vendors possessing niche technical expertise in printed circuit assembly, instrumentation, and defense systems integration, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. Wendt’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified technical vendors to meet the high-performance demands of naval warfare systems, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic set-asides. Her approach prioritizes technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classification, aligning with NSWC Dahlgren’s mission to rapidly field cutting-edge capabilities. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334418 for printed circuit assembly, 336419 for guided missile components, 541330 for engineering services, and 334515 for test and measurement instrumentation. These reflect deep expertise in procuring advanced electronics, embedded systems, and specialized test equipment critical to naval sensor and command and control modernization.