Michael H. Broomfield

Michael H. Broomfield serves as a Contract Negotiator at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a pivotal role in securing advanced maritime technologies critical to naval dominance. Responsible for negotiating complex contracts across research, development, and acquisition cycles, Broomfield ensures alignment with the agency’s mission to advance undersea, surface, and aerial warfare systems. His portfolio centers on high-precision sensor arrays, electronic warfare components, integrated communication networks, and engineering services supporting naval platform modernization. He works closely with technical teams to define performance requirements and manage risk in mission-critical procurements, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities that enhance fleet readiness and operational superiority. Broomfield maintains consistent contractual relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry players with proven expertise in naval systems integration, test and evaluation, and specialized instrumentation. His negotiation approach emphasizes technical compliance, lifecycle support, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration while maintaining strict adherence to defense acquisition regulations. His contracting patterns reveal a strong emphasis on open competition, with nearly 70% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, he actively supports small business participation, with approximately 28% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), and a modest but intentional focus on HUBZone firms. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to fostering innovation from smaller vendors while ensuring mission-critical capabilities remain within the reach of experienced defense contractors. Broomfield’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334511 (search, detection, and navigation systems) and 541330 (engineering services), reflecting deep expertise in sonar, radar, inertial navigation, and systems engineering. He frequently procures specialized hardware for undersea surveillance, signal processing equipment, and custom test fixtures, often requiring compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160. His domain knowledge spans electronic warfare, acoustic signal analysis, and integrated combat systems, making him a key enabler of NUWC’s technological edge in maritime warfare.