Nicole Stevens

Nicole Stevens supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s mission to advance naval warfare capabilities through the procurement of advanced sensor, navigation, and electronic systems critical to surface ship readiness and undersea dominance. Though her formal title is not listed, her procurement activities center on acquiring specialized instrumentation, signal processing hardware, and mission-critical electronic components that enhance situational awareness and combat system integration. She plays a vital role in executing acquisitions aligned with the Navy’s modernization priorities, ensuring timely delivery of technologically sophisticated systems that support fleet operational effectiveness. Stevens maintains consistent relationships with a select group of defense-focused contractors, including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, reflecting a preference for established defense technology providers with proven expertise in naval electronic systems. Her contracting patterns indicate collaboration with firms capable of delivering custom-engineered solutions in radar, sonar, and precision navigation instrumentation, often requiring rigorous compliance with military specifications and secure supply chain protocols. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 41 percent of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through partnerships with agile, niche vendors, while maintaining flexibility through non-set-aside acquisitions for complex, mission-critical requirements. Her approach balances socioeconomic objectives with operational urgency, ensuring broad vendor engagement without compromising technical performance. Stevens primarily procures under NAICS codes related to search, detection, and navigation system manufacturing (334511), as well as specialized manufacturing in measuring and controlling devices (334519) and machine shops (332710). Her focus spans high-precision electronic instrumentation, signal conditioning hardware, and custom-fabricated components essential to modern naval platforms, underscoring deep technical alignment with the Navy’s electronic warfare and sensor modernization initiatives.