Erin Wittmer

Erin Wittmer serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical technologies including signal processing, electronic warfare suites, radar detection platforms, and precision instrumentation. Her work ensures the timely delivery of capabilities essential to surface and expeditionary naval forces, with a strong emphasis on systems integration, software development, and test equipment procurement. Wittmer operates within a high-technical environment requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations and complex engineering requirements. Wittmer maintains established relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a preference for experienced industry partners with proven track records in naval systems development. She also engages specialized vendors such as Black Hills Ammunition Inc. for ordnance-related components and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for facility and infrastructure support. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established prime contractors capable of delivering integrated, high-reliability solutions under strict security and performance standards. Wittmer’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with Crane’s urgent operational requirements and the specialized nature of its systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, vendors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with defense standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and nautical systems), 541519 (other computer-related services), and 541511 (custom computer programming), underscoring expertise in radar and sensor manufacturing, embedded software development, and electronic test instrumentation. She routinely procures advanced signal processing hardware, mission-critical firmware, and specialized test and calibration equipment vital to naval electronic warfare and intelligence systems.