Jessica Gallagher

Jessica Gallagher serves as a primary contracting professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), where she plays a critical role in advancing the Department of the Navy’s warfighting capabilities through the acquisition of advanced electronic systems and embedded computing solutions. She manages a diverse portfolio of research, development, test, and evaluation contracts focused on sensors, command and control platforms, communications networks, and electronic warfare technologies. Her work directly supports NSWC Dahlgren’s mission to integrate next-generation naval combat systems, ensuring operational readiness across surface ships and networked battle environments. Gallagher maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., 3DB LABS INC, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized engineering, systems integration, and mission support services, with an emphasis on technical innovation and rapid prototyping. Her procurement approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and leverages long-term vendor collaborations to deliver mission-critical capabilities under tight developmental timelines. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 89.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, she maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 10.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced approach to innovation and market diversity. Gallagher’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), with significant activity in instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing and wireless communications equipment. She regularly acquires custom software, embedded systems, signal processing hardware, and specialized test instrumentation, demonstrating deep expertise in naval electronic systems and digital warfare domains.