James Craig

James Craig serves as the Technical Point of Contact at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where he provides critical technical oversight for acquisitions supporting advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems essential to naval warfare readiness. In this role, he collaborates closely with contracting professionals to define technical requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and ensure compliance with DoN standards for signal processing, electronic warfare, and radar detection technologies. His expertise guides the selection of solutions that enhance precision sensing, communications resilience, and expeditionary combat capabilities for surface and littoral forces. Craig maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., primarily engaging firms with proven capabilities in defense electronics, systems integration, and mission-critical support services. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate deep domain expertise in naval systems lifecycle support. His acquisition portfolio is exclusively classified under No Set-Aside preferences, reflecting a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his contracting patterns, he maintains strict adherence to full and open competition principles to ensure the highest technical standards are met. Craig’s primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), indicating a significant operational need for physical security, site protection, and controlled access services at Crane’s sensitive facilities and test ranges. This specialization underscores his role in securing the physical infrastructure that enables the development and sustainment of advanced naval technologies.