Mary J Gilman

Mary J. Gilman serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance undersea warfare technologies. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical systems including sonar signal processing, ruggedized computing platforms, and underwater sensor instrumentation. Her work directly enables the development, testing, and sustainment of capabilities for submarines and unmanned undersea vehicles, ensuring technological superiority in contested maritime environments. Gilman specializes in engineering and technical services contracts, often coordinating with research laboratories and defense contractors to deliver hardened electronics and mission-specific software solutions aligned with Navy undersea warfare requirements. Gilman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including Ordnance Technology Service, Inc., Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, each of which provides niche expertise in electronic systems integration, environmental testing, and ruggedized hardware development. She also collaborates with Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for facility-related support and EOS of North America, Inc. for advanced materials and sealing solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and compliance with military specifications, particularly for systems operating in high-pressure, saltwater-exposed environments. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with 40% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster innovation from small firms while maintaining access to large-capacity industrial base providers. She does not routinely favor specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone but consistently prioritizes small business eligibility where technical capability aligns with mission needs. Gilman’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), reflecting demand for embedded computing systems. She also frequently procures machine shop services (332710) and specialized gasketing and sealing devices (339991) critical for underwater housing integrity. Her domain expertise lies in ruggedized electronics, signal conditioning hardware, and environmental-hardened components essential for undersea operational durability.