Nicole Larkey

Nicole Larkey serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems critical to naval warfare readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and closeout—ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy strategic priorities in electronic warfare, signal processing, and precision weapons sustainment. Her portfolio emphasizes technical acquisitions requiring rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations and specialized engineering oversight, often supporting rapid prototyping and field-deployable capabilities for expeditionary forces. Larkey maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industry partners including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., Integrity Defense Services Inc., Black Hills Ammunition Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships span high-tech defense systems integration, mission-critical logistics, and specialized construction services, reflecting a balanced mix of prime contractors with deep domain expertise and niche providers capable of supporting Crane’s unique technical requirements. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission continuity and technological superiority. Larkey’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base breadth rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her procurements remain accessible to all qualified vendors, including small businesses, through transparent solicitation practices and clear technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Accessories), 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), and 611310 (Colleges and Universities), indicating a unique blend of ordnance systems development, explosive material sourcing, and academic research partnerships. She routinely engages with defense manufacturers, ammunition producers, and research institutions to advance next-generation capabilities in signal intelligence, radar countermeasures, and tactical weapon systems sustainment.