Kayleigh Hendrix

Kayleigh Hendrix serves as a Technical Point of Contact at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where she provides critical technical oversight for the acquisition and integration of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems essential to naval warfare readiness. In this role, she bridges engineering requirements with procurement execution, ensuring that contract deliverables meet rigorous performance standards for signal processing, electronic warfare, radar detection, and precision guidance systems. Her expertise guides the technical evaluation of proposals, supports source selection, and ensures compliance with defense-specific technical specifications throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Hendrix maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., partnering primarily with firms possessing deep domain expertise in defense electronics and mission-critical system sustainment. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in rapid prototyping, systems integration, and field-deployable hardware development. She collaborates closely with vendors to align technical deliverables with operational needs, often engaging in early contractor involvement during the requirements definition phase to enhance system performance and reduce lifecycle costs. Hendrix’s acquisition portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with all procurements conducted under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission-critical performance and system interoperability above socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, vendors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on technical merit and past performance. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334511, specializing in the acquisition of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and nautical systems. She routinely manages contracts for advanced radar sensors, electronic countermeasures, signal intelligence payloads, and ordnance control systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in DoD electronic warfare modernization initiatives and expeditionary combat systems.