Graham M Conlon

Graham Conlon serves as a Purchasing Agent at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where he plays a critical role in acquiring advanced electronic systems essential to naval surface warfare readiness. His responsibilities encompass the end-to-end procurement of mission-critical instrumentation, signal processing equipment, and communications technologies supporting radar, sonar, and electronic warfare systems. Conlon manages competitive acquisitions under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the Center’s strategic priorities in situational awareness and undersea dominance. He routinely handles complex, technical contracts requiring rigorous engineering specifications and rapid sustainment cycles for fleet modernization initiatives. Conlon maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Science Applications International Corporation, all of which provide high-reliability electronic subsystems and mission-critical software integration services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established defense-industrial partners with proven track records in naval electronics, though he also engages smaller firms capable of rapid prototyping and niche sensor development. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and adherence to military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160. Conlon’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 43.6% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic categories dominate, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and resilience within the defense supply base, particularly among firms with expertise in electronic instrumentation and communications. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal measurement) and 334513 (industrial process control instrumentation), reflecting deep engagement with precision sensor systems, signal conditioning modules, and test equipment used in shipboard electronic warfare suites. He also procures related radio and communications hardware under NAICS 334220, underscoring his technical expertise in maritime electronic systems integration.