Heidi Slaubaugh

Heidi Slaubaugh serves as a key procurement professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where she supports the acquisition of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems critical to naval warfare readiness. Her responsibilities encompass managing complex contracts for sensing, signal processing, communications, and weapons technologies that enhance the capabilities of surface and expeditionary forces. She plays a central role in executing the agency’s modernization priorities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical systems through rigorous acquisition planning and contract administration. Slaubaugh maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., partnering with firms capable of delivering high-assurance electronic warfare suites, radar detection platforms, and specialized ordnance components. She also collaborates with niche suppliers like Black Hills Ammunition Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC to support both technical and infrastructure needs. Her procurement approach favors established defense contractors with proven technical capabilities and operational experience in classified and expeditionary environments. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical superiority and mission urgency over socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing capability over vendor classification in high-stakes acquisition decisions. Slaubaugh’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, followed by 335911 for electromagnetic and electronic component manufacturing. She routinely acquires precision sensors, radio frequency systems, signal intelligence hardware, and specialized adhesives for defense applications. Her domain expertise centers on electronic warfare modernization, radar countermeasures, and next-generation communication systems essential to naval superiority.