Ellen E. Roberts

Ellen E. Roberts serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Special Warfare Command, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and services that enhance the operational readiness of elite maritime special operations forces. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on tactical systems, communications infrastructure, and specialized physical assets essential for unconventional warfare environments. Her work directly enables the Command’s strategic priorities in maritime mobility, unmanned system integration, and advanced training capabilities, ensuring that procurement decisions align with operational tempo and technical requirements in austere, high-risk domains. Roberts maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of niche contractors, including Trofholtz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., each of which provides specialized maritime, tactical, and logistical support solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in custom fabrication, tactical gear manufacturing, and mission-specific equipment modification. She collaborates closely with contractors who demonstrate agility in meeting rapidly evolving operational needs, often requiring rapid prototyping, field testing, and compliance with military specifications. Her contracting activity reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 38% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, particularly among firms with specialized technical capabilities in niche domains. Roberts’ primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333912 (air and gas compressor manufacturing), 334118 (computer peripheral equipment), and 334220/334290 (communications equipment), reflecting a technical emphasis on ruggedized electronics, tactical communications systems, and mission-enabling gas-handling infrastructure. She also regularly procures specialized sporting and athletic goods under NAICS 339920, which supports the development of high-performance physical training and operational gear. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense logistics, tactical engineering, and operational readiness, ensuring that acquisitions meet the extreme demands of naval special warfare missions.