Mo Diaz

Mo Diaz serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance naval warfare capabilities through cutting-edge research, development, testing, and evaluation. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication technologies, Diaz plays a central role in securing mission-critical capabilities for undersea, surface, and aerial domains. Their work ensures the timely delivery of advanced maritime systems that enhance naval dominance through innovation and technical precision, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and mission alignment. Diaz maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and technology contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These relationships reflect a strategic focus on firms with proven expertise in naval electronics, test instrumentation, and systems integration. The contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical vetting, and performance-based outcomes, ensuring that solutions meet rigorous military standards for reliability and interoperability. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Diaz’s procurement patterns, with 60% of contracts structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from emerging defense contractors and ensure broad economic opportunity within the national security supply chain. Socioeconomic contracting is prioritized without compromising technical rigor, fostering a balanced ecosystem of capable small firms alongside established prime contractors. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334511 (search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems) and 334112 (computer storage device manufacturing), underscoring expertise in sensor hardware, data acquisition systems, and embedded computing for maritime applications. Additional activity in NAICS 511210 and 519130 highlights procurement of software-defined systems and specialized information services supporting naval R&D. Diaz’s portfolio is defined by deep technical acumen in naval electronics and a disciplined approach to acquiring mission-ready technologies.