Jennifer Vatousiou

Jennifer Vatousiou serves as a primary contracting professional at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where she plays a critical role in advancing the Department of the Navy’s maritime technology objectives. She manages the acquisition of advanced sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms essential for undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority. Her portfolio emphasizes research, development, testing, and evaluation contracts that support next-generation naval capabilities, requiring deep technical understanding of defense electronics and mission-critical systems. Vatousiou’s work ensures timely delivery of innovative solutions aligned with NUWC’s strategic mission to maintain naval technological advantage. She maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, test instrumentation, and mission-specific software development. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-standing vendor capabilities to meet complex technical requirements while ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Vatousiou demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 57% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from small, agile firms capable of delivering specialized electronic components and technical services. While the majority of awards support small business goals, she also executes non-set-aside procurements when mission-critical scale or unique expertise necessitates broader competition, maintaining flexibility without compromising socioeconomic objectives. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing), 332710 (machine shops), and 513210 (software publishing), indicating deep engagement with precision test equipment, custom machined components, and embedded software systems. She routinely sources advanced sonar arrays, signal processing hardware, and navigation subsystems, demonstrating specialized expertise in naval electronics and systems integration for undersea warfare applications.