Kate Muessig

Kathryn Muessig serves as a primary contracting professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where she plays a central role in acquiring advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems critical to naval warfare readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of complex technical procurements, including signal processing systems, radar and electronic warfare suites, and precision guidance components. She supports the agency’s mission to modernize expeditionary and surface force capabilities through strategic sourcing of mission-critical technologies, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and operational requirements. Muessig maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense and aerospace 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 munitions. She also engages specialized firms such as Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC to support systems integration, technical analysis, and facility sustainment. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical rigor, and long-term sustainment partnerships over transactional vendor engagement. Her contracting activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the high-stakes nature of Crane’s defense systems development. Muessig’s procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring her deep specialization in radar, navigation, and electronic sensing systems. She also frequently procures semiconductor devices (334413), engineering services (541330), and auxiliary aircraft components (336413), demonstrating expertise in integrated electronic warfare platforms, signal intelligence systems, and mission-critical hardware sustainment.