Michael P. Peduto

Michael Peduto serves as an Administrative/Technical Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance maritime warfare capabilities through research, development, and evaluation of naval systems. In this role, he facilitates the acquisition of technical services and specialized equipment critical to signature management, hydrodynamic performance, and sensor integration for surface and underwater platforms. Peduto manages a diverse portfolio of procurements spanning engineering services, shipbuilding support, and advanced materials, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracts with operational requirements for naval survivability and performance. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, CB Design & Huitt Zollars Joint Venture, LLC, and Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-precision engineering, systems integration, and specialized testing services essential to naval platform development. Peduto’s procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, vendor reliability, and long-term collaboration with industry partners capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent naval standards. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 86.4% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. While small business participation is limited, he consistently supports HUBZone, Total Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides at equal rates of 4.5%, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising technical exigencies. Peduto’s primary NAICS focus areas include Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Engineering Services (541330), and Facilities Support Services (561210), with additional activity in specialized rubber product manufacturing and computer-related services. His procurements center on advanced materials, structural testing, hydrodynamic modeling, and systems integration for naval vessels, reflecting deep technical expertise in maritime engineering and defense system lifecycle support.