Debbie Frank

Debbie Frank serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the development and integration of advanced naval warfare systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for research, engineering, and technical services critical to electronic warfare, command and control, and embedded computing platforms. She ensures compliance with Department of the Navy acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with NSWC Dahlgren’s mission to deliver cutting-edge sensor, communications, and signal processing capabilities for surface ship combat systems. Debbie maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., 3DB LABS INC, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC. These partnerships span engineering services, laboratory testing, specialized manufacturing, and mission support functions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet the high-fidelity requirements of naval R&D environments. Debbie’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her evaluations remain fully compliant with all federal acquisition regulations. Her primary NAICS focus areas include engineering services, physical sciences R&D, testing laboratories, computer equipment wholesale, and motor and generator manufacturing—all aligned with NSWC Dahlgren’s technical domains. She routinely procures advanced electronics, signal processing hardware, embedded systems, and specialized test equipment critical to modern naval combat systems integration.