Keith Michalowski

Keith Michalowski serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval electronic systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for sensors, communications, navigation, and precision instrumentation critical to surface ship readiness and undersea dominance. He specializes in technical procurements aligned with modernization priorities such as sonar and radar system upgrades, signal processing platforms, and embedded electronic warfare solutions, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. Michalowski maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, The Whiskey Project Group USA LLC, and Washington Office Interiors LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of defense-focused engineering firms and specialized service providers, indicating a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval electronic systems integration, software-defined radio technologies, and mission-critical facility support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical validation to ensure system interoperability and fleet compatibility. His contracting portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 41% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no single socioeconomic category dominates, his pattern suggests deliberate engagement with small disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with Navy-wide goals to expand the defense industrial base. He consistently leverages set-aside authorities to foster innovation and resilience among niche suppliers. His primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 511130 (Other Software Publishers), underscoring deep expertise in procurement of embedded software, signal processing platforms, and industrial instrumentation systems. He routinely acquires hardware and software solutions for electronic warfare, sensor fusion, and real-time data acquisition systems supporting naval surface platforms.