Joshua Tester

Joshua Tester serves as the primary contracting lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where he manages complex acquisitions supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems for naval warfare platforms. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of mission-critical technologies, including signal processing systems, radar and electronic warfare suites, and precision guidance components. Tester plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with the Navy’s modernization priorities, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities for surface and expeditionary forces through rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical evaluation protocols. His primary contractor relationships include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a preference for established defense primes and specialized technical service providers. He frequently engages vendors with proven expertise in electronic systems integration, defense-grade software development, and mission-critical infrastructure support. While large defense contractors dominate his portfolio, he also collaborates with niche suppliers delivering specialized components and engineering services essential to system performance and sustainment. Tester’s contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 93.2% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. Only 6.8% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides, suggesting a selective but deliberate approach to small business participation when technical requirements align with small business capabilities. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 333310 (commercial and service industry machinery), 334511 (search and detection systems), and 541330 (engineering services), reflecting deep expertise in electro-mechanical systems, sensor technology, and applied R&D. He consistently acquires high-integrity components for electronic warfare, signal intelligence, and ordnance control systems, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense electronics and mission systems integration.