Kelsey Pearce

Kelsey Pearce supports critical procurement activities at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N61331), facilitating the acquisition of advanced electronic, sensing, and instrumentation systems essential to naval surface warfare readiness. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement role centers on managing contracts for specialized hardware, test equipment, and technical services that enhance signal processing, sonar, and radar capabilities across maritime platforms. She plays a vital part in ensuring the fleet’s technological edge by aligning acquisition strategies with the agency’s mission to modernize electronic warfare systems and sustain operational superiority in contested environments. Pearce maintains consistent contracting relationships with a focused group of specialized vendors, including ISPA Technology LLC and Five Rivers Analytics, LLC, which provide advanced sensor integration and data analytics solutions. She also routinely engages Bauer Compressors, Inc. and Countertrade Products, Inc. for mission-critical hardware and niche manufacturing services. These partnerships reflect a preference for technically proficient, niche suppliers capable of delivering ruggedized, high-precision components under stringent military specifications, often requiring tailored engineering support and rapid prototyping capabilities. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 76.5% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she maintains a notable commitment to small business participation, with 23.5% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides. This balance ensures access to innovative capabilities while supporting the broader DoD socioeconomic goals for small business engagement. Pearce’s primary NAICS focus lies in instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing (334515), hardware manufacturing (332510), and testing laboratory services (541380), reflecting her specialization in procurement of precision measurement systems, electronic test benches, and calibration services. Her work directly supports the development and sustainment of next-generation naval sensors, signal processors, and diagnostic instrumentation critical to undersea and surface warfare dominance.