Christopher P. Ramsden II

Christopher P. Ramsden serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVSEA’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic priorities in maritime dominance. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced naval systems, with a focus on sensor technologies, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms critical to undersea, surface, and aerial operations. His work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through compliant, risk-managed contracting practices that support NUWC’s RDT&E mission. Ramsden maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, test instrumentation, and mission-critical electronics. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration to sustain innovation in high-complexity procurement environments. His procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting the specialized nature of the technologies acquired. While small business participation is limited to 16.7% of awards, all set-asides are structured under FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Asides, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to fostering small business engagement where technical capability permits. Ramsden’s primary NAICS focus includes 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 334516 and 334519 (Analytical and Measuring Instrument Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 611310 (Higher Education Institutions). He routinely procures embedded systems, signal processing hardware, laboratory-grade test equipment, and applied research services, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval electronics, sensor calibration, and systems engineering domains essential to undersea warfare readiness.