Clyster L. Major

Clyster L. Major serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. Their portfolio centers on integrating advanced command and control systems, tactical computing environments, and cyber-enabled decision support technologies. Major oversees the acquisition of sensor systems, secure communications infrastructure, and armored vehicle modernization efforts, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals and defense innovation priorities. They play a pivotal role in translating technical requirements into competitive contracting strategies that support the Navy’s long-term digital transformation. Major maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors, including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, and TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., all of which provide niche engineering, systems integration, and mission support services. These relationships reflect a preference for agile, technically proficient vendors capable of delivering rapid prototyping, field-deployable solutions, and secure software development. Working relationships are characterized by collaborative requirements development and iterative contract performance, often involving OTAs or other flexible acquisition authorities to accelerate capability delivery. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Major’s procurement patterns, with 66.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from emerging defense contractors and ensure broad industry participation across the naval acquisition ecosystem. While no set-asides are used for certain complex or urgent requirements, the consistent reliance on small business set-asides underscores a dedication to socioeconomic goals and workforce diversification. Despite the agency’s focus on advanced defense systems, the NAICS codes associated with Major’s acquisitions reveal an unusual concentration in non-core categories such as musical instrument manufacturing and institutional furniture—likely reflecting administrative or facility-related procurements. The primary technical domains remain in tactical computing, electronic components, and systems engineering, with specialized expertise in securing integrated hardware-software platforms for naval operations.