Harlie Godsey

Harlie Godsey serves as a key procurement lead 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 for naval warfare. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, Godsey specializes in contracting for mission-critical aerospace and defense subsystems, particularly those supporting electronic warfare, signal processing, and precision targeting technologies. Their work directly enables the modernization of expeditionary and surface force capabilities through timely and technically rigorous procurement actions aligned with Navy strategic priorities. Godsey maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense and engineering contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in advanced military electronics and systems integration. Additional engagements with Black Hills Ammunition Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC indicate a diversified procurement portfolio spanning ordnance production and specialized facility support. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures and a focus on technical compliance, sustainment, and rapid prototyping. There is no set-aside preference in Godsey’s contracting activity, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. The primary NAICS classification for Godsey’s portfolio is 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—indicating a deep specialization in procuring avionics, sensor interfaces, guidance components, and mission-critical electronic subsystems for naval platforms. Their technical domain expertise centers on electro-optical systems, radar signal processing, and integrated weapons control architectures, ensuring procurement decisions align with cutting-edge defense technology requirements.