Jason Baer

Jason Baer 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. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical technologies including electronic warfare suites, signal intelligence platforms, radar detection systems, and precision ordnance components. His role centers on ensuring timely and compliant contract execution to meet urgent operational requirements for surface and expeditionary naval forces, with a focus on sustaining technological superiority in contested environments. Baer maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in defense electronics and munitions. He also engages specialized service providers such as Integrity Defense Services Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC to support integrated system testing, facility modernization, and mission-critical infrastructure. His contracting approach prioritizes technical excellence, supply chain reliability, and performance-based outcomes over socioeconomic set-asides. Notably, Baer’s procurement portfolio exhibits a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition to ensure access to the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors with advanced technical capabilities. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of capability delivery over socioeconomic contracting preferences, consistent with the high-stakes nature of naval warfare system sustainment. His acquisitions span defense electronics, electro-optical sensor integration, signal processing hardware, and ordnance manufacturing—domains requiring deep technical expertise and rigorous compliance with military specifications. Baer’s work directly enables the modernization of naval combat systems, ensuring forces remain equipped with cutting-edge capabilities in electronic warfare, communications, and precision strike systems.