Levi Shields

Levi Shields serves as the Technical Point of Contact for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where he provides critical technical oversight for acquisitions supporting advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems essential to naval warfare readiness. In this role, he collaborates closely with contracting teams to define technical requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and ensure compliance with DoD standards for signal processing, electronic warfare, and radar detection technologies. His expertise bridges engineering specifications and procurement execution, ensuring that contracted solutions meet the operational demands of surface and expeditionary naval forces. Shields maintains consistent working relationships with key defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., Integrity Defense Services Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in mission-critical systems. His engagement patterns emphasize technical validation and performance-based acquisition, often involving iterative testing and field validation cycles. While he collaborates with large primes, his role also supports integration of specialized niche vendors delivering tailored electronic subsystems and ordnance components. Shields’ procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical superiority and rapid capability deployment over socioeconomic targeting, consistent with N00164’s emphasis on mission-critical readiness. Small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition stream, as technical complexity and system integration demands often favor established defense contractors with mature quality assurance and security protocols. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 811111 (General Automotive Repair), which, despite its apparent misalignment, is used here to categorize specialized maintenance, overhaul, and field servicing of ruggedized military vehicle-mounted electronic and ordnance systems. His domain expertise lies in the sustainment and modernization of battlefield electronics, including EW suites, signal intelligence platforms, and precision munitions integration systems.