Jamie Newman

Jamie Newman serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), where they play a critical role in procuring advanced scientific and technological capabilities aligned with the Department of the Navy’s national security mission. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex research and development contracts, Newman specializes in acquisitions for high-precision sensors, electronic warfare systems, signal processing hardware, and autonomous navigation technologies. Their work directly supports NRL’s mandate to advance foundational R&D in physical sciences and engineering, ensuring timely delivery of cutting-edge solutions to meet evolving maritime operational needs. Newman maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industry partners including Assurance Technology Corp, L3Harris NexGen Communications LLC, Envisioneering Inc, Integration Innovation Inc, and Analex Corporation. These vendors are frequently engaged for their expertise in specialized instrumentation, defense electronics, and systems integration, reflecting a preference for established contractors with proven technical capabilities in high-stakes, low-volume R&D environments. The working relationships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, rigorous performance oversight, and a focus on innovation delivery within strict compliance frameworks. Set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly aligned with full and open competition, with 96.2% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not the primary procurement strategy, the 3.9% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 indicates a measured, performance-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting—prioritizing technical merit while maintaining compliance with broader federal goals. Newman’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), and 339999 (miscellaneous manufacturing), reflecting a technical portfolio dominated by advanced instrumentation, semiconductor-related components, and custom electronic systems. Their expertise lies in sourcing mission-critical hardware and software solutions for classified and unclassified naval research programs, with deep familiarity in procurement of precision analog/digital systems, RF components, and embedded control architectures.