Erica Fetter

Erica Fetter serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and maritime systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—primarily supporting naval modernization and advanced instrumentation programs. Her work is critical to sustaining national security capabilities through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions, with a focus on high-integrity, mission-critical procurements that require rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Erica Fetter maintains a streamlined contracting approach centered on established industry partners with proven expertise in shipbuilding and naval systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with prime contractors possessing specialized capabilities in marine engineering, naval architecture, and integrated navigation systems. Her working relationships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation outreach, transparent evaluation criteria, and a focus on performance-based outcomes rather than transactional vendor interactions. Fetter’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with mission requirements that demand specialized, high-performance solutions often beyond the capacity of small business-only pools. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach ensures full and open competition in support of national defense readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she manages contracts for vessel modernization, repair infrastructure, and naval platform integration. She also engages in acquisitions under NAICS 334511 for advanced maritime and aeronautical sensor systems, including radar, sonar, and guidance instrumentation. Her technical expertise spans complex systems integration, defense logistics, and compliance with MIL-SPEC standards, making her a key liaison between operational requirements and industrial capacity in the naval defense sector.