Erika Kiel

Erika Kiel serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Systems and Experimental Warfare Center, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the Department of the Navy’s mission in advanced maritime innovation. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering, scientific research, and technical development initiatives, particularly in experimental warfare systems, ocean infrastructure, and explosive effects analysis. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through compliant, risk-managed procurement strategies aligned with FAR and DFARS requirements. Kiel maintains consistent partnerships with specialized contractors including SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE MONTAJES INDUSTRIALES SA, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies, Inc., Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and the Foundation for Marine Ecology and Telemetry Research. These relationships reflect a focus on high-technical-domain vendors with expertise in marine engineering, environmental remediation, fluid power systems, and advanced data analytics. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with niche technical providers capable of delivering tailored solutions for classified and experimental naval applications. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as open competitions, Kiel demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of her portfolio structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages small business capabilities in engineering and technical services, fostering a diverse supplier base that enhances innovation and resilience in naval procurement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 333996 (Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), reflecting a technical portfolio centered on marine systems integration, computational modeling, environmental compliance, and specialized maintenance of expeditionary infrastructure.