Miriam Hornbuckle

Miriam Hornbuckle serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems for naval warfare. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical technologies including signal processing platforms, radar and communications systems, and precision guidance instrumentation. Her work directly enables the modernization of electronic warfare suites and expeditionary sensor networks, ensuring operational readiness for surface and special operations forces. She handles full lifecycle contracting from requirements definition through contract award and administration, with a focus on high-technology, defense-specific procurements requiring rigorous compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. Her primary contractor relationships include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., Integrity Defense Services Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a consistent reliance on established defense primes and specialized systems integrators. She frequently engages vendors with proven expertise in electro-optical sensor integration, RF communications, and ordnance component manufacturing. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established contractors with demonstrated capability in classified and export-controlled environments, often requiring ITAR compliance and secure facility access. Miriam’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical superiority and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with N00164’s focus on rapid capability delivery in high-stakes operational domains. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, she maintains compliance with all federal contracting regulations and may engage small businesses through subcontracting or teaming arrangements when technically justified. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 for navigation and guidance systems, 334419 for specialized electronic components, and 334220 for wireless communications equipment, underscoring deep technical expertise in radar, signal intelligence, and electronic warfare subsystems. She procures high-reliability components, embedded systems, and mission-specific hardware tailored to naval platforms, ensuring interoperability across joint and coalition forces.