Julie A Waizenhofer Ward

Julie A. Waizenhofer Ward supports the procurement mission of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), where she facilitates the acquisition of advanced defense technologies critical to naval warfare systems. Her work centers on securing specialized engineering services, electronic components, and integrated computing platforms that enhance sensor systems, command and control architectures, and electronic warfare capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning research, development, test, and evaluation activities, ensuring alignment with the Department of the Navy’s strategic objectives for networked, survivable combat systems. Her primary contractor relationships include TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC for advanced materials, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. for technical and programmatic support, 3DB LABS INC for additive manufacturing solutions, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC for environmental compliance services, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC for large-scale systems integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in naval-specific technologies, often requiring security clearances and compliance with MIL-STD and DoD acquisition regulations. Set-asides are rarely utilized, with over 95% of acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions under FAR Part 15. This reflects a prioritization of technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though small business participation remains a secondary consideration at approximately 4.9%. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS codes 511210 (software publishing for defense applications), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), and 334418 (printed circuit assembly), underscoring deep expertise in embedded systems, signal processing hardware, and electronic component manufacturing for maritime combat environments. She consistently procures mission-critical technologies that enable next-generation naval dominance in contested electromagnetic spectra.