Jenetta L. Langston

Jenetta L. Langston serves as a Contracting Officer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where she manages the acquisition of advanced electronic, sensor, and communications systems critical to naval surface warfare readiness. Her portfolio centers on the development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical technologies including sonar, radar, navigation, and signal processing instrumentation. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the fleet’s technological edge by executing full and open competitions and overseeing contract lifecycle management from requirements validation through delivery and closeout, aligning all procurements with Department of the Navy strategic modernization priorities. Langston maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced defense and aerospace contractors, including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in electronic systems integration, test and evaluation services, and specialized manufacturing for maritime platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, past performance, and reliable delivery, fostering long-term collaborations with firms capable of supporting complex, high-stakes naval modernization initiatives. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 91.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is modest at 8.7%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a focus on capability over socioeconomic classification. Langston’s approach prioritizes mission needs while maintaining compliance with federal acquisition regulations and encouraging qualified small businesses to compete on technical merit. Her primary NAICS focus includes 811490 for specialized repair and maintenance of electronic systems, 334511 for the manufacturing of naval detection and navigation instruments, and 541380 for testing and calibration services. These reflect deep technical engagement with precision instrumentation, electronic component fabrication, and laboratory validation services essential to maintaining the operational integrity of surface ship combat systems.