Curtis Ogletree

Curtis Ogletree serves as a primary contracting professional at the Naval Research Laboratory, where he plays a central role in advancing the agency’s mission of foundational research and development for naval and national security systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on high-precision sensors, electronic warfare components, signal processing systems, and autonomous navigation technologies. His work directly supports the lab’s strategic priorities in physical sciences and advanced engineering, ensuring timely procurement of cutting-edge hardware and specialized technical services critical to next-generation maritime capabilities. Ogletree maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including Assurance Technology Corp, L3Harris NexGen Communications LLC, Envisioneering Inc, Integration Innovation Inc, and Analex Corporation. These relationships reflect a preference for established defense technology providers with proven expertise in electronics manufacturing, systems integration, and mission-critical instrumentation. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet the NRL’s demanding R&D timelines and specifications. His procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is present, it is limited to 11.1% of awards, primarily under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. He rarely utilizes 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, prioritizing mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targeting. Ogletree’s primary NAICS focus lies in electronic manufacturing and semiconductor production, with 334118 and 334111 accounting for 44.4% of his portfolio. He also procures specialized services in environmental consulting and semiconductor device manufacturing, reflecting the lab’s interdisciplinary approach. His expertise spans the acquisition of advanced computer peripherals, embedded systems, and precision instrumentation essential to naval R&D, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense electronics supply chains and technical procurement standards.