Mitch Deyerling

Mitchell Deyerling serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where he supports the acquisition of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems critical to naval warfare readiness. He manages complex contracting actions aligned with the agency’s mission to develop, test, and sustain next-generation signal processing, electronic warfare, and precision targeting capabilities for surface and expeditionary forces. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology defense systems, including radar and communications hardware, chemical munitions components, and specialized naval platform integration services, requiring deep technical understanding and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. Deyerling maintains consistent working relationships with major defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a reliance on established industry partners with proven expertise in defense electronics and systems integration. He also engages specialized vendors such as Black Hills Ammunition Inc. for ordnance production and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for facility and infrastructure support, indicating a balanced approach between high-tech R&D and mission-enabling construction services. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for proven, mission-critical suppliers with established track records in naval systems. Deyerling’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing performance and readiness in time-sensitive defense programs. His primary NAICS focus lies in 325998 (miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing), supporting ordnance and explosive systems, and 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), indicating deep expertise in naval munitions production and platform-specific integration. He procures highly specialized components for electronic warfare suites, signal intelligence systems, and tactical ordnance, demonstrating a technical specialization in defense electronics and naval weapons lifecycle support.