Douglas A Riedel

Douglas A. Riedel serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development and integration of advanced maritime systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for critical naval platforms, with a focus on shipbuilding, sensor systems, and hydrodynamic performance enhancements. Riedel ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s mission to improve naval vessel stealth, survivability, and propulsion efficiency through innovative engineering solutions. He maintains established relationships with key industry partners including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, CB Design & Huitt Zollars Joint Venture, LLC, and Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. These collaborations reflect a preference for experienced defense contractors with proven capabilities in naval systems integration, precision manufacturing, and analytical instrumentation. Riedel’s contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor reliability over short-term cost savings. Riedel’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on mission-critical capabilities requiring specialized expertise, rather than socioeconomic targeting, though he remains compliant with all applicable small business regulations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), complemented by significant activity in 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 332721 (Precision Turned Product Manufacturing). These categories underscore his expertise in acquiring advanced naval hardware, embedded systems, high-precision components, and laboratory-grade test equipment essential to surface warfare system development and evaluation.