Charles Renno

Charles Renno serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance maritime warfare capabilities through research, development, testing, and evaluation of naval systems. He manages complex acquisitions in advanced engineering and technical services, with a focus on hydrodynamics, signature management, propulsion systems, and sensor integration for surface and underwater platforms. His portfolio centers on high-precision technical contracts that enable innovation in naval vessel performance, survivability, and stealth technologies, ensuring alignment with strategic naval modernization priorities. Renno maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and engineering contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, CB Design & Huitt Zollars Joint Venture, LLC, and Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in naval systems engineering, materials testing, and advanced electronics integration. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration to support mission-critical R&D objectives. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria. However, he maintains a consistent 11.1% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Renno’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 334111 and 334112 (electronic and computer storage device manufacturing), and 541990 (other professional technical services), reflecting deep engagement in advanced electronics, computational modeling, and specialized testing services. His work supports the development of next-generation naval platforms through integrated systems engineering and high-fidelity environmental and structural analysis.