Chelsea M. Tikotsky

Chelsea M. Tikotsky serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the modernization of naval electronic systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced sensors, signal processing equipment, navigation systems, and precision instrumentation critical to fleet readiness and undersea dominance. Her portfolio emphasizes technical procurement in electronics manufacturing and mission-critical defense systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the Navy’s strategic priorities in electronic warfare and maritime surveillance. Tikotsky maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, The Whiskey Project Group USA LLC, and WASHINGTON OFFICE INTERIORS LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of established defense primes and specialized small businesses, with a focus on firms capable of delivering ruggedized electronic components, custom instrumentation, and integrated systems for naval platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based contracting, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving operational requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Tikotsky consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, particularly among firms certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced integration of small business capabilities with larger industry partners to ensure mission-critical delivery. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 334118 (Computer Peripheral Equipment), 334417 (Electronic Connectors), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Electrical Signals), and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). She routinely acquires embedded systems, signal conditioning hardware, ruggedized computing platforms, and specialized test equipment essential to sonar, radar, and electronic warfare systems, demonstrating deep expertise in defense electronics procurement.