John de Ciutiis

John P. de Ciutiis serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVSEA’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that advance naval warfare capabilities. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for advanced maritime systems, with a focus on sensor technologies, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication systems critical to undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with NUWC’s mission to deliver cutting-edge RDT&E solutions for the Department of the Navy. His acquisitions frequently involve high-technical-demand engineering services, cybersecurity-enabled systems, and specialized test equipment for naval platforms. John maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key industry partners 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 defense contractors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, test and evaluation, and mission-critical electronics. His working patterns emphasize long-term collaboration with vendors capable of supporting rapid prototyping, field testing, and sustainment of classified and unclassified naval technologies under tight operational timelines. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the defense technology sector. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he actively encourages small business participation in technical services and systems integration roles. John’s primary NAICS focus areas—334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 561621 (Security Systems Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services)—underscore his specialization in procuring advanced electronics, cybersecurity infrastructure, and systems engineering support. He consistently sources solutions that enhance sonar performance, navigation accuracy, and secure data transmission across naval platforms, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval electronic systems and mission-critical instrumentation.