Ligaya Wallace

Ligaya Wallace serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, driving the acquisition of mission-critical technology and systems engineering services that sustain naval warfighting readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing command and control architectures, enhancing tactical computing environments, and integrating cyber-enabled decision support systems. Her work directly supports the agency’s priority to advance secure, real-time operational capabilities through integrated hardware, software, and services, ensuring naval forces maintain technological superiority across dynamic operational theaters. Wallace maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC., each bringing specialized expertise in systems integration, software development, and mission support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor relationships to deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. She favors contractors with proven experience in defense-grade IT environments and agile development methodologies, fostering collaboration across technical and operational domains. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 25% of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 12.5% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions (62.5%) are unrestricted, Wallace actively prioritizes small business participation to cultivate innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus includes Computer Systems Design Services (541512) and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), reflecting deep expertise in secure software development, systems integration, and tactical computing. She also procures software publishing (513210) and translation services (541930) to support multilingual operational needs, alongside niche support services (624190) that enable personnel readiness and mission sustainment in complex environments.