Madelynn Whittington

Madelynn Whittington serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Special Warfare Command, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and services that enhance the operational readiness of U.S. Special Operations Forces. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on maritime mobility systems, tactical training infrastructure, and specialized equipment tailored for unconventional warfare environments. Her work directly enables the command’s strategic priorities in advancing waterborne capabilities, integrating unmanned systems, and sustaining high-tempo operational training. Whittington oversees acquisitions across multiple technical domains, ensuring compliance with defense procurement regulations while aligning contract outcomes with operational requirements. She maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., which provide advanced maritime vessels, tactical gear, and mission support systems. Her contracting approach favors long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing niche expertise in defense-grade fabrication, amphibious vehicle modification, and ruggedized equipment manufacturing. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in delivering reliable, field-tested solutions under demanding operational conditions. Whittington demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 41% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also routinely includes service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in her acquisition strategy, reflecting the command’s alignment with national socioeconomic goals. While the majority of her contracts remain open competition, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including Boat Building (336612), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), and Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), indicating deep engagement with maritime platform development, tactical equipment fabrication, and specialized life support systems. She frequently procures custom-fabricated watercraft, ruggedized compressed air systems, and mission-specific training apparatuses, demonstrating technical fluency in naval special operations logistics and equipment lifecycle management.