Garry Brust

Garry Brust serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop and integrate advanced warfighting systems. He manages complex acquisitions for cutting-edge electronic systems, including embedded computing platforms, signal processing hardware, and command and control infrastructure critical to naval surface warfare. His portfolio emphasizes technical procurement for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs, ensuring that emerging technologies align with operational requirements for electronic warfare, communications networks, and sensor integration. Brust maintains consistent relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC for advanced material systems, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. for technical and logistics support, 3DB LABS INC for additive manufacturing solutions, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC for environmental compliance services, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC for mission-critical program management. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade engineering, rapid prototyping, and secure systems integration, often involving long-term, performance-based contract structures. His contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 94.6% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation through the 5.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring access for qualified firms in high-tech sectors. Brust’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep engagement with hardware-software integrated systems, real-time signal processing, and mission-critical software development. He frequently acquires custom electronics, embedded firmware, and specialized control devices, underscoring his technical expertise in naval combat systems and electronic warfare domains.