Christopher Rolince

Christopher C. Rolince serves as a primary contracting professional at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing naval warfare capabilities through the acquisition of specialized maritime technologies. He manages complex procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance the stealth, survivability, and performance of U.S. naval platforms, focusing on research, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced systems. His acquisitions span high-technology domains including signature management, propulsion efficiency, and sensor integration, often involving custom-engineered solutions for underwater and surface vessel applications. Rolince maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp., and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense industry leaders with proven expertise in naval systems integration, alongside specialized joint ventures like CB Design & Huitt Zollars. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor and mission-critical performance, often requiring vendor collaboration on prototype development and field testing. His procurement strategy demonstrates strong support for small business participation, with equal emphasis on Women-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, each accounting for 40% and 20% of his awards respectively. This balanced approach underscores a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation through diverse supplier engagement while maintaining mission readiness. Rolince’s primary NAICS focus areas include 517810 (All Other Telecommunications), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing), reflecting a technical portfolio centered on communications infrastructure, advanced test and evaluation services, embedded computing systems, and specialized industrial machinery. His expertise lies in procuring mission-critical hardware and services that support naval signature reduction, sensor fusion, and hydrodynamic performance optimization.