Nicole Canfield

Nicole Canfield serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NAVSWC PHIL), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to support the modernization and sustainment of U.S. Navy surface ship systems. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical engineering services and industrial equipment, including propulsion systems, damage control infrastructure, ballast controls, and shipboard industrial automation. Her work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of technically sophisticated solutions aligned with Navy platform modernization priorities. Canfield routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on technical integration and lifecycle support for naval platforms. She maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key industry partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and KAMPI Components Co Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in marine propulsion, electronic systems integration, and industrial control hardware. Canfield’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering high-reliability components for harsh maritime environments. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition (80% no set-aside), Canfield consistently allocates 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. She prioritizes small businesses with relevant technical capabilities in engineering services and industrial manufacturing, ensuring broad industry engagement without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), with significant activity in 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 333611 (Turbine Manufacturing), and 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring engineered solutions for shipboard systems requiring rigorous environmental and safety certifications, reflecting deep technical fluency in naval mechanical, electrical, and control systems integration.