Janie Frye

Janie Frye serves as a key procurement professional within the 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. She manages a portfolio of technical acquisitions centered on electronic component manufacturing and engineering services, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities for electronic warfare, signal processing, and precision sensing systems. Her work directly enables the modernization of expeditionary and surface force platforms through strategic contract execution aligned with Navy modernization priorities. Frye maintains established relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., partnering with firms capable of delivering high-assurance electronic components, systems integration, and specialized ordnance solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven technical expertise in defense electronics and mission-critical systems development, fostering long-term collaboration on complex, low-volume, high-precision procurements. Her procurement activity shows a 100% focus on full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a mission-driven approach prioritizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the specialized nature of Crane’s advanced technology requirements. Frye’s primary NAICS focus is 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), encompassing custom circuitry, sensors, and signal conditioning modules, complemented by 541330 (Engineering Services) for systems design, test protocol development, and technical analysis. Her expertise lies in acquiring hardened, ruggedized electronic subsystems and specialized engineering support critical to naval radar, communications, and electronic attack systems, ensuring compatibility with next-generation naval platforms.