Jordan Black

Jordan Black serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems for naval forces. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in sensing, signal processing, and electronic warfare technologies, Black oversees contracts aligned with modernization priorities for surface and expeditionary warfare platforms. Their work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with defense acquisition regulations, focusing on high-priority domains such as radar detection, communications integrity, and precision guidance systems. Black maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Integrity Defense Services Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in military-grade electronics and ordnance systems. Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC further indicate a diversified portfolio spanning technical R&D and facility support services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical alignment, and performance-based contract structures, with an emphasis on mission readiness and system interoperability. There is no set-aside preference in Black’s contracting activity, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing performance, innovation, and system reliability above small business set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. The primary NAICS focus areas are 334511 for search, detection, and navigation system manufacturing, and 541715 and 541330 for physical sciences R&D and engineering services. Black’s portfolio centers on advanced electro-optical sensors, signal intelligence platforms, electronic warfare suites, and precision ordnance systems, demonstrating deep expertise in defense electronics, systems integration, and test and evaluation infrastructure.