Elizabeth Zimmer

Elizabeth Zimmer serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, where she manages acquisitions critical to the development, testing, and sustainment of naval ordnance systems and precision instrumentation. She plays a central role in advancing the Navy’s modernization initiatives by overseeing the acquisition of specialized manufacturing capabilities, explosive handling equipment, and mission-critical components. Her portfolio primarily focuses on technical contracts supporting ordnance lifecycle management, with an emphasis on engineering services and precision metal fabrication for defense applications. Zimmer maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Total Concepts of Design Inc., Boh Environmental, L.L.C., Chucking Machine Products, Inc., Canadian Commercial Corp, and Deval Life Cycle Support LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in defense-grade metalworking, environmental compliance for hazardous materials, and life cycle support for sensitive ordnance systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms possessing niche technical capabilities and proven experience in secure, high-integrity manufacturing environments. She exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, ensuring that specialized capabilities are cultivated and retained within the defense supply chain. Her contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic programs aligned with small business eligibility, reinforcing the Navy’s mandate to expand opportunities for qualified small firms. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), encompassing precision metal fabrication, specialized container systems, and custom-engineered components for ordnance storage, transport, and handling. She procures highly engineered metal products requiring strict adherence to military specifications, often involving explosive containment, shock resistance, and corrosion-resistant finishes—demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense manufacturing standards and safety protocols.