Kathryn Tredway

Kathryn Tredway serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical defense technologies, including signal processing architectures, electronic warfare suites, and precision sensing platforms. Her work directly enables naval superiority in expeditionary and surface warfare environments by ensuring timely delivery of technically sophisticated systems aligned with modernization priorities. Tredway maintains longstanding relationships with principal contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a preference for established defense technology providers with proven capabilities in systems integration and technical support. She also engages specialized vendors such as Black Hills Ammunition Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC to address niche requirements in ordnance supply and facility infrastructure. Her contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle sustainment over commoditized procurement. Tredway’s portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a strategic focus on technical merit and capability rather than socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the high-stakes, mission-critical nature of Crane’s systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award structure, the complexity of required capabilities often naturally draws in specialized small firms through subcontracting channels. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring deep engagement with systems engineering, test and evaluation, and embedded software development. She also frequently procures specialized manufacturing under NAICS 332311 and 335999, targeting precision electro-mechanical components and semiconductor-based electronics. Her technical domain expertise centers on electronic warfare, radar signal analysis, and ordnance control systems, making her a pivotal figure in advancing the Navy’s next-generation combat capabilities.