Jonathon Fertig

Jonathon Fertig serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, supporting the development and sustainment of advanced electronic systems critical to naval surface and undersea warfare capabilities. He manages acquisitions for specialized sensors, signal processing instrumentation, and mission-critical electronic components used in sonar, radar, and navigation platforms. His role ensures timely delivery of technologically sophisticated systems that enhance fleet situational awareness and operational readiness, aligning closely with the Center’s mission to modernize maritime electronic warfare infrastructure. Fertig routinely handles competitive and sole-source contracts under FAR Part 15, with a focus on complex technical requirements requiring rigorous engineering validation. Fertig maintains consistent procurement relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including ISPA TECHNOLOGY LLC and FIVE RIVERS ANALYTICS, LLC, which provide advanced signal processing and data analytics solutions. He also works closely with BAUER COMPRESSORS, INC. and COUNTERTRADE PRODUCTS, INC. for precision environmental and electronic component manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in military-grade electronics, often requiring ITAR compliance and defense-specific certifications. His contracting patterns emphasize technical reliability over volume, fostering long-term collaborations with suppliers capable of meeting stringent Navy performance standards. Fertig’s procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with 25% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while 75% remain unrestricted. He consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising technical requirements, favoring firms with demonstrated capability in electronic component manufacturing and test instrumentation. There is no evidence of reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic mandates. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), reflecting deep expertise in high-reliability electronic subsystems, precision test equipment, and embedded signal conditioning hardware. He procures components critical to sonar array integration, radar signal conditioning, and maritime navigation instrumentation, supporting the Navy’s push toward next-generation electronic warfare systems.