Heather Valiga

Heather Valiga serves as a secondary procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), supporting the agency’s mission to advance naval maritime systems through research, development, testing, and evaluation. While not the primary contracting officer, she plays a critical role in facilitating complex acquisitions related to shipbuilding, hydrodynamic performance, and signature management technologies. Her work supports the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for high-priority naval platforms, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and acquisition regulations. She routinely handles contract actions for specialized engineering services, materials testing, and advanced sensor integration systems critical to vessel survivability and operational effectiveness. Valiga collaborates closely with a core group of established defense contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, CB Design & Huitt Zollars Joint Venture, LLC, and Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven industry leaders with deep expertise in naval systems integration, propulsion efficiency, and underwater acoustics. Her working relationships are characterized by sustained engagement, technical alignment, and repeat contract performance, indicating a focus on mission-critical capabilities delivered by vendors with demonstrated naval experience. Valiga’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical superiority and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Navy’s need for rapid, high-fidelity delivery of advanced maritime technologies. While small business participation is not a primary driver in her portfolio, her actions remain fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations. Her primary focus lies within NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she supports the procurement of specialized marine systems, structural components, hydrodynamic test equipment, and stealth-related materials. Her technical domain expertise centers on naval surface and underwater platform modernization, including signature reduction, vibration control, and integrated sensor suites essential to next-generation warship capabilities.