Jessie Rehwoldt

Jessie Rehwoldt serves as a primary contracting professional within NIWC Atlantic, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, integrate, and sustain advanced naval warfare systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisition portfolios, Rehwoldt specializes in engineering and information technology contracts critical to maritime sensor networks, electronic warfare systems, and secure command and control infrastructure. Their work directly enables the modernization of naval platforms through the procurement of cutting-edge R&D solutions, ensuring operational readiness and technological superiority across the fleet. Rehwoldt’s acquisitions are primarily technical in nature, emphasizing systems integration, cybersecurity enhancements, and mission-critical software development. Rehwoldt maintains strategic relationships with leading defense and technology contractors, most notably Amazon Web Services, Inc. and Leidos, Inc., leveraging their capabilities in cloud-enabled mission systems, enterprise IT modernization, and secure communications architectures. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions for naval environments. The working relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration, performance-based contract structures, and a focus on rapid prototyping and field-deployable technology transitions. Rehwoldt’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 80% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. However, a consistent 20% of acquisitions are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation through small business participation. While no specific socioeconomic categories are prioritized, the pattern indicates active engagement with qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized engineering and IT services. The primary technical focus of Rehwoldt’s acquisitions is NAICS 541715, encompassing research and development in physical and engineering sciences, particularly in radar, signal processing, and tactical data systems. A secondary focus on NAICS 332311 reflects procurement of specialized prefabricated metal components for secure facility infrastructure. This combination underscores deep expertise in both advanced systems engineering and the physical enablers of naval IT deployment.