Dylan A. Griffis

Dylan A. Griffis serves as a Contract Negotiator at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department of the Navy’s maritime warfare capabilities through the acquisition of mission-critical technologies. He specializes in negotiating complex contracts for advanced sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms essential to undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority. His work directly supports NUWC’s RDT&E mission by ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement of high-performance systems that enhance naval operational effectiveness. Griffis maintains established working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a consistent focus on vendors with proven expertise in naval-grade electronics, test instrumentation, and precision manufacturing. His negotiation approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term collaboration with contractors capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent military specifications. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for small business participation, with over 41 percent of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside remains the most common mechanism, his consistent use of small business avenues underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding the defense industrial base and enabling innovation from niche, capability-driven vendors. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to ensure diverse supplier engagement without compromising technical requirements. Griffis’ primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), 334511 (Navigation and Guidance Systems), and 334515 (Instrumentation for Electrical Signal Measurement), reflecting deep specialization in naval electronics, signal processing hardware, and precision test equipment. He regularly procures custom-designed components for sonar arrays, electronic countermeasures, and integrated navigation systems, demonstrating expertise in the technical domains of maritime sensor fusion, signal integrity, and ruggedized electronics manufacturing.