Lorna Tribby

Lorna D. Tribby serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the Department of the Navy’s advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems modernization efforts. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific regulations. She primarily manages technical acquisitions in sensing, signal processing, communications, and weapons systems, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities to surface and expeditionary forces. Lorna maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., Integrity Defense Services Inc., Black Hills Ammunition Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of prime contractors delivering high-technology systems and specialized service providers supporting infrastructure and technical integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous technical evaluation to ensure alignment with Navy operational requirements. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 89.5% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and national security sensitivity of her portfolio. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 10.5% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission readiness and socioeconomic objectives. Lorna’s primary NAICS focus areas include Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Search and Detection System Manufacturing (334511), and Research and Development in Physical Sciences (541715). She routinely procures advanced radar and electronic warfare components, precision instrumentation, and engineering R&D services critical to next-generation naval systems, underscoring her deep expertise in defense electronics and systems integration.