Fred Buehl

Fred Buehl serves as a key procurement professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where he supports the acquisition of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems critical to naval warfare readiness. His responsibilities include managing complex contracting actions for mission-critical technologies used in electronic warfare, signal intelligence, radar detection, and precision munitions sustainment. Buehl operates within the Department of the Navy’s broader modernization agenda, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of capabilities that enhance surface and expeditionary force effectiveness. He routinely handles sole-source, competitive, and performance-based acquisitions for high-technology defense systems requiring rigorous engineering validation and lifecycle support. Buehl maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a focus on established defense industry partners with proven expertise in systems integration, electronic warfare, and munitions production. He also engages specialized firms such as Integrity Defense Services Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for technical support, facility upgrades, and mission-enabling infrastructure. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for long-term, mission-aligned vendor partnerships with demonstrated technical capability and past performance in classified and high-security environments. Buehl’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical superiority and rapid capability delivery over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with Crane’s operational imperatives. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, all contracts adhere to federal procurement regulations and competitive fairness standards. His technical domain centers on NAICS categories related to defense electronics, electromagnetic systems, and ordnance manufacturing. He procures advanced signal processors, radar countermeasures, guided munitions, and electro-optical sensor suites, supporting the Navy’s focus on next-generation electronic warfare and precision strike systems. Buehl’s expertise lies in navigating the intersection of cutting-edge defense technology and regulatory compliance within a high-stakes national security context.