Jeffrey J Champlin

Jeffrey J. Champlin serves as a Contract Negotiator at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a critical role in advancing the Department of the Navy’s maritime warfare capabilities through the negotiation and execution of complex technical acquisitions. His work centers on securing advanced sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms essential for undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority. Champlin manages the full lifecycle of contract negotiations for research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs, ensuring alignment with naval operational requirements and defense acquisition regulations. He maintains sustained working relationships with key industry partners including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These collaborations reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, signal processing, and test equipment development. Champlin’s approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with FAR and DFARS standards, and collaborative problem-solving to meet mission-critical timelines. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 82.8% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the specialized and technically demanding nature of NUWC’s procurements. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 17.2% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission readiness and socioeconomic objectives. Champlin’s primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers) for naval software and algorithm development, 541330 (Engineering Services) for systems integration and technical analysis, and 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing) for ruggedized data systems. He frequently procures secure embedded computing hardware, sonar signal processors, and electronic test instrumentation, underscoring his deep technical expertise in naval electronics and maritime domain awareness systems.