Marybeth McFann

Mary Beth McFann serves as a key procurement professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where she supports the acquisition of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems critical to naval warfare readiness. She manages complex contracts for research, development, testing, and sustainment of precision sensing, signal processing, and electronic warfare technologies that enhance the capabilities of surface and expeditionary forces. Her work directly enables the Navy’s modernization priorities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical systems through rigorous acquisition planning and contract execution. McFann maintains established relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a preference for industry partners with proven expertise in defense electronics, munitions, and systems integration. She frequently engages with firms possessing deep technical capabilities in radar, communications, and ordnance sustainment, fostering long-term partnerships that align with the Navy’s lifecycle management goals. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance accountability, and supply chain resilience. McFann’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors capable of meeting the highly specialized technical demands of Crane’s mission. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic programs, her awards still reflect engagement with capable small and mid-tier firms that demonstrate technical proficiency in niche defense domains. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 332710 (Machine Shops) and 335921 (Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing), indicating substantial procurement of precision-machined components and optical communication systems. She also actively acquires products under 334511 (Search and Detection Systems) and 541713 (Nanotechnology R&D), underscoring her technical expertise in advanced materials, signal processing hardware, and next-generation sensor development for naval applications.