Pedro Rivas

Pedro Rivas serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize naval electronic systems for surface ships and maritime platforms. He manages a portfolio of technical acquisitions focused on engineering services and advanced computer-related solutions, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge sensors, signal processing systems, and navigation technologies critical to fleet readiness. His work directly enables the development and sustainment of sonar, radar, and electronic warfare capabilities, aligning procurement activities with the Navy’s strategic priorities in undersea dominance and situational awareness. Rivas maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, all of which provide high-precision engineering and systems integration support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical partners with proven expertise in defense electronics, while also engaging niche firms like The Whiskey Project Group USA LLC and WASHINGTON OFFICE INTERIORS LLC for mission-critical support services. These partnerships are built on long-term reliability, technical compliance, and adherence to Navy-specific acquisition standards. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 90% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical merit and mission urgency. However, he consistently allocates 10% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising technical performance requirements. Rivas primarily procures under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), sourcing specialized expertise in electronic systems design, embedded software development, and signal analysis, with additional support under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) for data processing and simulation tools. His domain expertise centers on naval electronic warfare, sensor fusion, and real-time instrumentation systems, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous military specifications and operational readiness standards.