Nicole Faulkner

Nicole Faulkner 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 naval systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on electronic warfare, signal processing, command and control platforms, embedded computing, and communications networks critical to surface ship and missile system modernization. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical technologies that enhance naval dominance in contested environments, aligning procurement strategies with operational requirements across the defense technology lifecycle. Faulkner maintains strong, recurring partnerships with a core group of contractors including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC for advanced materials and structural components; TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. for systems integration and technical support; 3DB LABS INC for additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping; WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC for environmental compliance services; and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC for program management and logistics. These relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical expertise in defense-critical domains, fostering long-term collaboration on complex, high-stakes projects requiring rigorous compliance and security protocols. Her procurement activity shows a clear preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic focus on technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing capability and performance above demographic-based contracting programs. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her portfolio may still include small businesses through subcontracting or unsolicited proposals. Faulkner’s acquisitions center on advanced defense technologies, particularly in electronic systems, embedded computing, and sensor integration. She procures specialized engineering services, prototype development, test instrumentation, and mission-critical hardware supporting naval combat systems, reflecting deep technical familiarity with DoD acquisition standards and defense innovation cycles.