Kori Koss

Kori Koss 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. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technical domains critical to naval warfare readiness, Koss oversees contracts for precision sensing, signal processing, radar detection, and electronic warfare systems. Their work directly enables the modernization of expeditionary and surface force capabilities, with a focus on mission-critical technologies that enhance situational awareness and combat effectiveness across naval platforms. Koss maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., partnering with firms capable of delivering high-assurance electronic systems and specialized engineering support. These vendor partnerships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration, often involving prototype development, systems integration, and sustainment services for classified and unclassified defense platforms. McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC and Black Hills Ammunition Inc. reflect a broader procurement scope that includes infrastructure and munitions support, indicating a diversified but mission-aligned contractor base. Koss’s acquisition portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This approach prioritizes technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the high-stakes, time-sensitive nature of naval warfare system development. While small business participation is not formally mandated in this portfolio, the agency’s reliance on specialized contractors ensures that capable firms—regardless of size—are evaluated on technical merit and past performance. The primary NAICS focus areas are 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring deep expertise in procurement of electronic test equipment, signal analysis systems, and advanced engineering support for radar, EW, and communications architectures. Koss’s work centers on acquiring cutting-edge hardware and technical services essential to maintaining U.S. naval technological superiority.