Donald B. Bex

Donald B. Bex serves as Program Manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where he leads the acquisition and lifecycle management of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems critical to naval warfare readiness. Responsible for translating technical requirements into executable procurement strategies, Bex oversees contracts for sensing, signal processing, and communications platforms that support surface and expeditionary forces. His portfolio emphasizes complex systems integration, with a focus on modernizing electronic warfare capabilities and enhancing radar and signal intelligence architectures to meet evolving operational demands. Bex maintains strategic partnerships with key industry leaders including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in high-assurance systems. He also collaborates with specialized firms such as Black Hills Ammunition Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC to support integrated hardware development and facility infrastructure. His contracting approach prioritizes technical proficiency, mission-critical performance, and sustained support, often involving long-term sustainment and modernization contracts with repeat vendors. Bex’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical capability rather than socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a preference for capability over size-based preferences in acquiring mission-critical systems. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems, followed by 334515 for electrical signal measurement instruments. He routinely acquires advanced electronic components, precision test equipment, and specialized power systems, demonstrating deep expertise in electro-optical sensor integration, signal processing hardware, and ruggedized electronics for naval environments.