Lina K. Nguyen

Lina K. Nguyen serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development and integration of advanced naval warfare systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—for mission-critical technologies related to shipbuilding, hydrodynamic performance, and signature management. She works closely with technical stakeholders to align contracting strategies with operational requirements, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations and facilitating timely delivery of high-priority maritime capabilities. Nguyen maintains established working relationships with a core group of prime contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, CB Design & Huitt Zollars Joint Venture, LLC, and Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on defense industrial base providers with deep expertise in naval systems integration, propulsion engineering, and specialized testing services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contracting to ensure mission readiness and system reliability. Her contracting portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified industry partners with proven capability in highly technical naval domains, rather than prioritizing small business set-asides. Nguyen’s primary NAICS focus areas include Ship Building and Repairing (336611), reflecting her central role in supporting naval vessel modernization, alongside significant activity in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990) for engineering analysis and testing, and Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992) for structural integrity solutions. Her expertise lies in procuring advanced maritime systems requiring rigorous certification, including sensor integration platforms, hydrodynamic test equipment, and specialized maintenance services for naval surface and underwater platforms.