Koren Odermann

Koren Odermann serves as Deputy Product Manager for Instrumentation Training Systems within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where they play a pivotal role in acquiring advanced simulation and training technologies to sustain naval warfighting readiness. Responsible for end-to-end lifecycle management of instrumentation training systems, Odermann oversees the procurement of mission-critical hardware and software solutions that enhance operator proficiency in sensor integration, tactical computing, and command and control environments. Their acquisitions directly support the modernization of naval training infrastructures, ensuring alignment with evolving operational requirements and cyber-enabled decision-making frameworks. Odermann maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in defense-grade instrumentation, embedded systems, and immersive training environments. Collaborations are typically performance-based, emphasizing technical rigor, rapid prototyping, and integration with existing naval platforms, fostering long-term vendor alignment with program objectives. Odermann’s contracting portfolio exhibits a 100% preference for open, unrestricted competition with no set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing performance, interoperability, and operational readiness above all else in procurement decisions. The primary NAICS classification under Odermann’s purview is 335999—All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing—indicating a specialization in custom-engineered instrumentation, sensor interfaces, and training system components. Their acquisitions center on ruggedized electronic systems, real-time data acquisition hardware, and simulation interfaces tailored for naval platforms, demonstrating deep technical expertise in defense instrumentation and systems integration for tactical training applications.