Dawn L. Roberts

Dawn L. Roberts serves as a Senior Contract Specialist at the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (N00104), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical mechanical and electronic components essential to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Navy weapon systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of high-reliability subsystems, including precision fasteners, valve assemblies, and circuit board manufacturing, ensuring operational readiness across naval platforms. She specializes in complex, technical acquisitions governed by FAR and DFARS regulations, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align contract requirements with system-level maintenance and modernization needs. Roberts maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical compliance, quality assurance, and delivery reliability. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation, particularly for components requiring stringent military specifications and traceability. These vendor relationships are cultivated through transparent communication, early supplier engagement, and rigorous evaluation of technical proposals. A strong advocate for small business participation, Roberts prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing nearly two-thirds of her portfolio to small business concerns. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently awarding contracts to firms certified as small, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, thereby enhancing industrial base resilience and innovation. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) and 333991 (Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing), where she procures precision mechanical components critical to weapon system integrity. She possesses deep expertise in material specifications, military standards, and supply chain traceability for high-stress, high-vibration environments, ensuring that all acquired parts meet the rigorous demands of naval operational environments.