Keith Frentz

Keith Frentz 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 for naval warfare. He manages complex acquisitions in technical domains including signal processing, radar detection, electronic warfare suites, and precision munitions, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to surface and expeditionary forces. His contracting portfolio emphasizes high-integrity technical systems requiring rigorous compliance with defense standards and lifecycle sustainment protocols. Frentz maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in advanced electronics and ordnance systems. He also engages specialized vendors such as Integrity Defense Services Inc. for technical support services and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for facility-related infrastructure. His contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, reliability, and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences, resulting in a procurement pattern dominated by full and open competition. Frentz’s acquisition strategy reflects a 100% commitment to full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This indicates a focus on mission-critical performance and technical readiness over socioeconomic objectives, aligning with the high-stakes nature of naval warfare system development. His approach underscores the urgency and precision required in sustaining advanced defense capabilities under strict operational timelines. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for search and navigation systems, 334517 for irradiation apparatus, and 332993 for non-small arms ammunition, alongside 334419 for electronic components and 541519 for specialized computer services. These categories reveal deep expertise in electro-optical sensor integration, signal intelligence platforms, and ordnance sustainment—domains critical to modern naval superiority and expeditionary readiness.