John deCiutiis

John deCiutiis serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance undersea, surface, and aerial warfare capabilities. He specializes in managing complex acquisitions for advanced maritime systems, with a focus on naval sensor technologies, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication systems essential for domain dominance. His work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and technical services aligned with RDT&E objectives, bridging technical requirements with compliant contracting practices under FAR and DFARS guidelines. John maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These contractors provide specialized engineering, test and evaluation, and systems integration services tailored to naval platforms. His procurement approach emphasizes technical precision and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors who demonstrate deep expertise in naval electronics, signal processing, and undersea system validation. John exhibits a strict commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, ensuring that niche capabilities in advanced manufacturing and defense electronics are leveraged through equitable access to federal opportunities. His procurement portfolio is exclusively aligned with NAICS 332710 (Machine Shops), underscoring his focus on precision machining, fabricated components, and specialized hardware for naval systems. He procures mission-critical parts including sensor housings, navigation enclosures, and electronic chassis requiring tight tolerances and defense-grade materials, demonstrating deep technical fluency in the fabrication of components essential to naval platform reliability and performance.