Cynthia Esposito

Cynthia Esposito serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NAVSURFWARSCEN PHIL), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies to support the modernization and sustainment of U.S. Navy surface ship systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced engineering services, electronic integration, and mission-critical mechanical components, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Navy-specific technical requirements. Her work directly enables the development and fielding of propulsion, damage control, ballast, and industrial control systems essential to naval operational readiness. Esposito maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and industrial contractors including FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, LEIDOS, INC., ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION, G. S. E. DYNAMICS, INC., and KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC. These relationships reflect her focus on procuring high-reliability systems from established industry leaders with proven expertise in naval platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment support, often involving complex engineering deliverables and integrated system testing. While the majority of her acquisitions are competed without set-asides (71.4%), she actively supports small business participation, with nearly one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage innovative capabilities from qualified small vendors while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), underscoring her need for technical expertise in system design and workforce training. She also routinely procures specialized hardware under NAICS 333995 (Fluid Power Components), 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products), and 336310 (Gasoline Engine Parts), demonstrating deep familiarity with mechanical, electro-mechanical, and industrial control systems critical to naval vessel functionality.