Dennis Stanton

Dennis Stanton serves as the Technical Point of Contact at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where he provides critical technical oversight for the acquisition and integration of advanced electro-optical, electronic warfare, and ordnance systems. His role bridges operational requirements with procurement execution, ensuring that contracted solutions meet rigorous military standards for signal processing, radar detection, and precision munitions performance. Stanton primarily supports technical evaluations, statement of work development, and contractor performance monitoring for complex defense systems, with a focus on sustaining and modernizing naval expeditionary capabilities. He maintains established working relationships with key industry partners including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., collaborating closely on systems integration, test and evaluation, and mission-critical support services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced defense contractors with proven expertise in electronic systems and ammunition manufacturing, often engaging vendors through performance-based contracts that emphasize technical fidelity and lifecycle sustainment. Stanton’s acquisition portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of contracts awarded under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects the specialized nature of the technologies involved, where mission readiness and system interoperability take precedence over socioeconomic targeting. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) and 332993 (Ammunition, Except Small Arms Manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in ordnance systems, propellants, and explosive components. He routinely procures high-precision munitions, fuzing systems, and associated electro-mechanical components critical to naval surface and expeditionary warfare, demonstrating specialized knowledge in ballistics, detonation dynamics, and military-grade manufacturing standards.