Jackson Stone

Jackson Stone serves as a key procurement professional at 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. He manages complex acquisitions in engineering services, sensor systems, and communications equipment critical to electronic warfare, signal intelligence, and precision targeting capabilities. His portfolio centers on technical contracts requiring rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations, often involving classified or controlled technical data, and he plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the Navy’s modernization priorities in electronic systems and expeditionary warfare platforms. Stone maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., partnering with industry leaders in defense electronics, ordnance manufacturing, and systems integration. He frequently engages with specialized vendors capable of delivering high-assurance hardware and software solutions for radar, navigation, and communications systems, often requiring ITAR compliance and secure supply chain controls. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment support. His procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a deliberate 12.5% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to leveraging industry scale while ensuring meaningful participation from qualified small businesses. Stone’s primary NAICS focus areas include engineering services (541330), search and navigation system manufacturing (334511), and shipbuilding (336611), reflecting deep expertise in procurement for electronic warfare suites, signal processing hardware, and naval platform integration. He routinely acquires mission-critical systems requiring advanced RF design, embedded computing, and ruggedized environmental compliance for maritime and expeditionary operations.