Charles Mayfield

Charles Mayfield serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of Naval Research, responsible for managing advanced scientific and engineering contracts that translate fundamental research into operational naval capabilities. He oversees the acquisition of high-tech R&D services aligned with the Navy’s strategic priorities in autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, maritime sensing, and next-generation platforms. His portfolio is exclusively focused on engineering services, ensuring that cutting-edge scientific innovations are rapidly matured into deployable technologies for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Mayfield operates within a mission-critical acquisition framework that prioritizes technical excellence, rapid prototyping, and seamless transition from lab to fleet. Mayfield maintains sustained relationships with leading defense and science contractors including CHEROKEE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC., SKYDWELLER US INC., and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in systems integration, sensor development, and biomedical engineering for military applications. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary technical solutions under tight developmental timelines and rigorous performance standards. Mayfield’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing the most qualified performers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, the nature of the work often attracts specialized small firms through teaming arrangements with prime contractors. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing advanced systems design, computational modeling, sensor development, and autonomous platform integration. Mayfield’s expertise lies in acquiring high-complexity engineering services that bridge basic research and operational deployment, ensuring naval technological superiority through precision acquisition of science-driven solutions.