Jay Parker

Jay Parker supports the procurement mission of Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport by managing complex acquisitions aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic imperatives in maritime domain awareness and undersea warfare. Though his official title is not listed, his contracting activities center on technical infrastructure and facility support essential to the operation and modernization of advanced naval sensor, navigation, and electronic warfare test facilities. He handles construction-related contracts critical to sustaining the physical environments where cutting-edge undersea systems are developed, tested, and evaluated, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for mission-critical infrastructure. Parker maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade facility construction, test system integration, and mission-support engineering. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms capable of delivering high-assurance, secure, and compliant infrastructure solutions tailored to sensitive naval research environments. His procurement portfolio is entirely set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Every acquisition is structured to maximize participation from small businesses, reinforcing NUWC Newport’s dedication to fostering innovation through diverse vendor engagement and enabling economic growth within the defense supply chain. Parker’s primary focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238110 (Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors), indicating a specialization in constructing and upgrading hardened, mission-specific facilities. His work supports the physical backbone of naval R&D, including test ranges, anechoic chambers, and sensor calibration labs, requiring strict adherence to electromagnetic interference controls, seismic resilience, and secure access protocols. His expertise ensures infrastructure directly enables the advancement of undersea, surface, and aerial warfare capabilities.