Laura E Arscott

Laura E. Arscott serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSSEA), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize the U.S. fleet through the acquisition of advanced naval systems. She specializes in the procurement of mission-critical maritime technologies, including navigation, detection, and guidance systems, as well as associated engineering services. Her work directly enables fleet readiness by ensuring timely delivery of integrated electronic systems for surface and undersea platforms, aligning with NAVSEA’s strategic focus on technological superiority and lifecycle support of naval vessels. Arscott maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, and G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., all of which provide high-performance naval electronics and systems integration capabilities. She also collaborates with international shipbuilders such as Damen Shipbuilding & Cooperation B.V. and U.S.-based specialized technology firms like Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence, performance reliability, and compliance with naval engineering standards. Arscott’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing technical merit and mission need over program-specific small business targets. While small business participation is not a primary driver in her awards, her contracts remain compliant with all federal acquisition regulations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of naval search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, alongside NAICS 541330 for specialized engineering services. She routinely procures radar systems, sonar arrays, combat control interfaces, and embedded software solutions critical to modern warship platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in naval electronics and systems integration.