Lorenza Barnes

Lorenza Barnes serves as a Business Systems Specialist within the Strategic Systems Programs (N00030) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in supporting the lifecycle management of the U.S. Navy’s sea-based strategic deterrent systems. Her responsibilities include defining requirements, evaluating technical solutions, and facilitating acquisition planning for complex systems involving weapons integration, command and control infrastructure, and advanced electronics. She interfaces closely with engineering and program management teams to ensure procurement strategies align with operational readiness goals, focusing on high-assurance, mission-critical acquisitions that demand rigorous systems engineering and test and evaluation protocols. Barnes maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., and JRC Integrated Systems, LLC. These partnerships are centered on the delivery of integrated defense systems, advanced electronics, and specialized engineering services essential to strategic deterrence. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with industry leaders capable of meeting stringent security, reliability, and compliance standards required for nuclear deterrent programs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Barnes prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 75% of her acquisitions structured to enable small business competition. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, particularly among firms certified under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB, while maintaining compliance with mission-critical performance requirements. Her procurement focus is concentrated in four key NAICS categories: 541613 (Marketing Consulting Services), 337124 (Naval Shipbuilding and Repairing), 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), and 337124 (Ship Building and Repairing). These reflect a technical domain expertise in naval systems integration, secure electronics manufacturing, and specialized shipyard support services critical to sustaining the Navy’s strategic submarine fleet and associated weapon systems.