Maggie C. Alston

Maggie Alston serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of advanced naval systems critical to fleet readiness and technological superiority. She manages complex contracts for mission-critical platforms, including guided missile systems, naval electronics, and shipbuilding infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the Department of the Navy’s strategic modernization goals. Her work directly enables the integration of next-generation capabilities across surface and undersea domains, with a focus on sustaining combat-effective warships through innovative engineering and systems integration. Alston maintains sustained partnerships with leading defense prime contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, and Damen Shipbuilding & Cooperation B.V., reflecting a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in naval architecture, missile systems, and maritime electronics. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering high-assurance, defense-grade hardware and integrated systems, often involving technical oversight, performance-based contracting, and rigorous compliance with naval specifications. Her procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing performance, reliability, and scale in vendor selection. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all contracting actions adhere strictly to federal acquisition regulations and competitive procurement standards. Alston’s primary focus lies in NAICS 334511 (nautical and guidance systems), 336419 (guided missile components), and 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), indicating deep specialization in naval sensor suites, propulsion control systems, missile subsystems, and vessel construction. Her expertise centers on procuring high-reliability electronics, combat systems integration, and shipyard modernization services essential to maintaining U.S. naval dominance in contested maritime environments.