Michael Price

Michael Price serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance integrated warfighting capabilities through research, development, test, and evaluation of advanced sensors, command and control systems, and electronic warfare technologies. He manages a portfolio of technical acquisitions centered on computer systems design and engineering services, ensuring that cutting-edge digital architectures and embedded computing solutions are delivered to support surface ship and networked combat environments. His work directly enables the modernization of naval combat systems by facilitating the transition from concept to operational capability through structured contracting processes. He maintains consistent partnerships with specialized contractors including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., 3DB LABS INC, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC, reflecting a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense-grade engineering, systems integration, and mission-critical logistics. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes and technical compliance over socioeconomic preferences, with all awards issued under open competition. Michael’s procurement strategy shows no reliance on set-aside programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and schedule fidelity over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with NSWC Dahlgren’s urgent operational needs. His primary NAICS focus areas—541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services)—highlight a deep specialization in developing secure, real-time computing platforms, signal processing systems, and embedded software architectures. He routinely procures services related to radar integration, electronic warfare countermeasures, and naval communications network modernization, ensuring alignment with Navy’s digital transformation priorities.