Madison Rowland

Madison Rowland serves as the primary contracting lead at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where they oversee the acquisition of advanced maritime technologies critical to naval dominance in undersea, surface, and aerial domains. Responsible for managing complex procurement cycles for research, development, testing, and evaluation programs, Rowland specializes in engineering services and electronic systems that enhance sonar, navigation, electronic warfare, and integrated communications. Their work directly supports NUWC’s mission to deliver next-generation naval capabilities through technically rigorous, mission-critical contracts that bridge innovation with operational readiness. Rowland maintains strategic relationships with a core group of high-impact contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in sensor systems, test instrumentation, and mission-critical electronics. The working relationships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, iterative prototyping support, and long-term contract performance management to ensure alignment with evolving naval requirements. A consistent 50% of Rowland’s acquisitions are set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. The remaining 50% are awarded as open competitions, balancing small business participation with the need for specialized, large-scale technical capabilities. This dual approach ensures both innovation from niche vendors and reliability from established defense primes. Rowland’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), with significant activity in 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). They routinely acquire advanced signal processing hardware, underwater acoustic sensors, electronic warfare countermeasures, and ruggedized computing platforms designed for harsh maritime environments, demonstrating deep expertise in naval electronics and systems integration.