Cathy Boxley

Cathy Boxley serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, driving acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of mission-critical contracts focused on tactical computing, command and control architectures, and advanced sensor and communication platforms essential to operational readiness. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance cyber-enabled decision-making and integrated systems engineering across naval forces, ensuring that procurement aligns with strategic modernization goals and technical requirements for next-generation maritime platforms. Boxley maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These vendors provide niche expertise in systems integration, technical support services, and mission-specific equipment development. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive vendors capable of delivering rapid prototyping, field-deployable solutions, and tailored engineering support under tight operational timelines, often working through Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms. While the majority of her acquisitions (80%) are unrestricted, Boxley maintains a deliberate 20% focus on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a structured commitment to small business participation without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her approach prioritizes capability over certification, ensuring that small firms with proven technical proficiency can compete effectively for mission-critical work. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), reflecting an unusual but mission-aligned need for specialized protective gear, modular body armor systems, and tactical medical equipment integrated into naval combat environments. This dual focus underscores her technical expertise in procuring high-performance, survivability-enhancing equipment that bridges industrial manufacturing with frontline operational requirements.