David Harrell

David Harrell serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems. He manages complex acquisitions for critical defense technologies, including signal processing systems, radar and electronic warfare suites, and precision guidance instrumentation. His work directly enables naval expeditionary and surface warfare capabilities by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and technical services aligned with modernization priorities. Harrell maintains established relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a consistent reliance on industry leaders with proven expertise in defense electronics and munitions. He also engages specialized service providers such as Integrity Defense Services Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for technical support and facility infrastructure, indicating a balanced portfolio spanning high-tech systems integration and mission-enabling construction services. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical credibility and performance history. Harrell’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing performance, readiness, and system interoperability above programmatic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, his awards still include firms with niche technical specialization, suggesting selective inclusion based on domain expertise rather than certification status. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, with additional emphasis on engineering services (541330) and research and development (541715). He routinely procures advanced sensors, signal intelligence platforms, and electro-optical systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval electronic warfare and ordnance sustainment domains.