Erin D Graves

Erin D. Graves serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced electronic systems for naval surface platforms. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical capabilities including signal processing, sensor modernization, and precision instrumentation for radar, sonar, and communications systems. Graves manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy strategic priorities and federal acquisition regulations. She routinely handles high-technical, performance-based contracts requiring specialized engineering expertise and rigorous compliance with defense acquisition standards. Graves maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, The Whiskey Project Group USA LLC, and Washington Office Interiors LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of established defense primes and niche technology providers, indicating a balanced approach to sourcing both large-scale system integration services and specialized technical support. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for vendors with proven experience in electronic warfare, navigation systems, and maritime communications, often requiring cleared personnel and ITAR-compliant supply chains. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 64.3% of awards issued without set-aside designation, while maintaining a robust 35.7% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate focus on fostering innovation through small business participation without compromising mission readiness or technical capability. She does not rely heavily on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to maximize competition and access to specialized technical talent. Graves specializes in procurements under NAICS 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing) and 334511 (navigation and guidance systems), with additional focus on radio and telecommunications equipment manufacturing. Her acquisitions frequently involve precision sensors, signal analyzers, embedded computing systems, and maritime electronic warfare components, underscoring deep technical expertise in naval electronic systems and instrumentation.