Deborah Dobson

Deborah Dobson serves as a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to support the Department of the Navy’s mission in advancing integrated warfighting systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced electronic systems, including sensors, command and control platforms, communications networks, and embedded computing technologies. Her portfolio emphasizes research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) procurements critical to electronic warfare, signal processing, and networked combat environments, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to naval surface forces. Deborah 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 advanced materials, IT services, additive manufacturing, environmental compliance, and program management, reflecting a preference for experienced vendors with proven technical proficiency in defense-related domains. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional procurement. Deborah’s acquisition strategy reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While she does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her contracting decisions are guided by mission necessity and technical capability, ensuring that procurement decisions align with NSWC Dahlgren’s operational imperatives. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), with additional activity in 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring high-assurance computing systems, custom electronic assemblies, and mission-specific software solutions, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense electronics and embedded systems procurement.