Dawn A. Griffin

Dawn A. Griffin supports the procurement mission of Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport by managing complex acquisitions in support of advanced naval warfare systems. She plays a critical role in securing specialized technologies essential to undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority, with a focus on sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication architectures. Her portfolio includes high-precision engineering services, research and development contracts, and mission-critical hardware procurement aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic modernization priorities. Griffin ensures acquisitions comply with federal contracting regulations while advancing technical innovation across naval platforms. She maintains established relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, test and evaluation, and ruggedized electronic manufacturing. Griffin consistently engages with contractors capable of delivering rapid prototyping, field-deployable solutions, and compliance with military specifications, fostering long-term collaboration on classified and unclassified programs. Griffin demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 44% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business eligibility and encourages participation from firms with niche technical capabilities in electronic systems, precision machining, and environmental testing. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to fostering innovation through small business engagement while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334111 for electronic computer manufacturing and 541712 for physical and engineering research and development, underscoring her technical expertise in sensor design, signal processing, and systems integration. She also regularly procures fluid power components, machine shop services, and environmental consulting to support the full lifecycle of naval systems—from concept through field deployment—ensuring operational readiness across the maritime domain.