Meaghan DeMarco

Meaghan DeMarco serves as a primary procurement lead for Nuwc Division Newport, a key research and development arm of the Department of the Navy, where she manages the acquisition of advanced maritime technologies critical to naval superiority. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting for sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms used in undersea, surface, and aerial domains. She plays a central role in translating technical requirements from naval engineers into executable procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with DoD standards and mission-critical performance metrics. Her acquisitions are strategically focused on enabling next-generation naval capabilities through rapid innovation and rigorous testing protocols. DeMarco maintains established working relationships with a core group of defense technology contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on complex, high-technical-risk projects requiring specialized engineering expertise in signal processing, embedded systems, and test instrumentation. She consistently engages these vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes technical responsiveness and rapid prototyping. A strong advocate for small business participation, DeMarco prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 60% of her acquisition portfolio to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from niche suppliers and enhance supply chain resilience. Her contracting patterns demonstrate consistent engagement with small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories, reinforcing Nuwc’s commitment to inclusive economic growth within the defense industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), reflecting a blend of cutting-edge electronics, precision test equipment, and facility modernization needs. She procures specialized hardware for sonar arrays, electronic countermeasures, and laboratory-grade instrumentation, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval systems integration and test infrastructure development.