Lisa M. McKeon

Lisa M. McKeon serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for advanced maritime systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation of naval sensor arrays, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication systems essential for undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority. Her portfolio emphasizes complex technical procurements requiring stringent compliance with Department of the Navy standards and defense acquisition regulations, ensuring timely delivery of high-performance systems to sustain naval operational readiness. McKeon maintains established working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a consistent reliance on vendors with proven expertise in electromagnetic systems, signal processing hardware, and test instrumentation for naval applications. Her procurement approach prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and systems integration experience, fostering long-term collaborations with industry partners capable of meeting the unique demands of naval R&D environments. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 96.7% of awards issued without set-asides. While small business participation is limited, she consistently adheres to FAR 19.5 guidelines, occasionally utilizing Total Small Business Set-Asides for niche technical services where qualified vendors exist. This reflects a mission-driven focus on capability over socioeconomic preference, while still maintaining compliance with federal small business objectives. McKeon’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment), and 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing), underscoring her specialization in high-reliability electronics for naval platforms. She also frequently procures engineering services under NAICS 541330 and specialized construction under 236220 to support facility modernization for test and evaluation infrastructure. Her expertise lies in acquiring mission-essential hardware and technical services that enable next-generation undersea and electronic warfare capabilities.