John C. Kriebel

John C. Kriebel serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that support the modernization and sustainment of advanced naval electronic systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized instrumentation, signal processing equipment, and mission-critical communications technologies essential to fleet readiness and undersea dominance. Kriebel specializes in complex, technical procurements aligned with the Center’s mission to enhance situational awareness through next-generation sonar, radar, and navigation systems, ensuring compliance with Department of the Navy acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting standards. Kriebel maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of defense and technical service providers, including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in electronic systems integration, maintenance, and technical support for maritime platforms. His procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical validation, and long-term sustainment capabilities, fostering stable vendor relationships grounded in reliability and mission alignment. Kriebel’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the Navy’s need for specialized, high-performance solutions that require deep domain expertise rather than small business set-asides. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 811490 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance), which in this context supports the maintenance, calibration, and repair of precision naval instrumentation and electronic test equipment. A smaller portion of activity falls under NAICS 312112 (Bottled Water Manufacturing), likely reflecting administrative or logistical support contracts. Kriebel’s expertise lies in bridging technical operational needs with acquisition execution in highly regulated defense environments.