Horace J Marsocci

Horace J. Marsocci serves as a Contract Negotiator at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a pivotal role in securing advanced maritime technologies critical to naval dominance. Responsible for negotiating complex acquisition agreements, he specializes in procuring electronic components, sensor systems, and integrated communication platforms that support undersea, surface, and aerial warfare capabilities. His work directly enables NUWC’s mission to develop, test, and evaluate next-generation naval systems, ensuring technical requirements are met through compliant, risk-managed contracting practices. Marsocci typically handles high-precision, low-volume acquisitions involving custom-engineered hardware and mission-critical subsystems. He maintains established working relationships with key industry partners including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These vendors provide specialized expertise in electronic warfare, test instrumentation, and embedded systems integration. Marsocci fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships, often engaging contractors early in the requirements definition phase to ensure technical feasibility and schedule alignment, particularly for prototype and limited-production items. Marsocci demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 60% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business participation across multiple categories, ensuring opportunities for firms with niche capabilities in electronic manufacturing and test systems. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the Navy’s rapidly evolving technological demands. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 335921 (Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing), with significant activity in printed circuit assembly (334418) and audio/video equipment manufacturing (334310). He regularly acquires specialized components such as ruggedized sensors, fiber-optic data links, and high-reliability electronic assemblies used in sonar, navigation, and electronic warfare systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval electronics and maritime signal processing domains.