Kelly A. Gragan

Kelly A. Gragan serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (N00174), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions for ordnance systems, explosive handling technologies, and precision instrumentation critical to naval warfare readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy standards and federal acquisition regulations. Her portfolio centers on engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and technical support contracts that enable the modernization and sustainment of mission-critical munitions systems. Gragan maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including TOTAL CONCEPTS OF DESIGN INC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., CHUCKING MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC., CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORP, and DEVAL LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, environmental compliance for hazardous materials, and life cycle support of sensitive ordnance components. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, regulatory adherence, and reliable performance from established industry partners with deep domain knowledge. Notably, Gragan’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under no set-aside conditions, reflecting a strategic focus on open competition to secure the most capable and technically qualified vendors. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her contracting decisions are driven by mission necessity and technical suitability rather than socioeconomic criteria. Her primary NAICS classification is 624230 (Emergency and Other Relief Services), which, in this context, uniquely applies to specialized ordnance response, hazardous material handling, and rapid-deployment support systems for explosive incidents. She procures advanced detection, control, and safety systems integral to safe ordnance storage, transportation, and disposal, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval explosives logistics and defense infrastructure sustainment.