Maria M. Figueroa-Gomez

Maria M. Figueroa-Gomez serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, where she manages critical acquisitions for shipboard electrical systems essential to naval platform readiness. Her responsibilities center on the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for switchgear, switchboard apparatus, and related industrial control infrastructure that support propulsion, damage control, and ballast systems aboard U.S. Navy surface ships. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Navy’s modernization goals are met through technically rigorous, mission-focused contracting that aligns with Department of the Navy strategic priorities in maritime systems sustainment and integration. Figueroa-Gomez maintains long-standing relationships with industry leaders including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Kampi Components Co Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in high-reliability electrical systems, marine-grade components, and defense-grade engineering solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based requirements, and lifecycle support, fostering collaborative vendor engagement to ensure system interoperability and operational resilience across complex naval platforms. Her procurement portfolio exhibits a 100% focus on non-set-aside contracts, indicating a deliberate emphasis on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, her focus remains on securing the highest level of engineering fidelity and system reliability required for naval operations. Figueroa-Gomez specializes exclusively in NAICS 335313—Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing—procuring custom-engineered electrical distribution systems, control panels, and integrated power management hardware designed for harsh maritime environments. Her domain expertise lies in the acquisition of ruggedized, Navy-spec electrical infrastructure that supports mission-critical shipboard functions, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval electrical architecture and system integration standards.