Phillip Makely

Phillip Makely serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting systems. He oversees contracts supporting advanced command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and integrated sensor and communication platforms essential to operational readiness. His portfolio emphasizes technology integration, systems engineering, and cyber-enabled decision support tools, ensuring naval forces maintain technological superiority in contested environments. Makely’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s priority to enhance real-time data fusion, armored vehicle interoperability, and secure tactical networks. He maintains consistent working relationships with specialized contractors including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc., all of which provide niche expertise in defense-grade software development, systems integration, and mission-specific instrumentation. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in defense aerospace and secure computing, often engaging firms that deliver tailored solutions under time-sensitive operational timelines. Makely’s contracting approach prioritizes technical proficiency and mission alignment over broad-scale vendor pools. Makely’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on acquiring the most capable technical solutions without socioeconomic restrictions, prioritizing performance, innovation, and mission urgency over demographic-based set-asides. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, the nature of his contracted services often involves small, agile firms with specialized defense expertise. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and nautical systems manufacturing), 541511 (custom computer programming), and 511210 (software publishing), underscoring deep expertise in developing and integrating advanced sensors, navigation systems, and real-time tactical software. He routinely procures embedded systems, secure communication modules, and mission-critical software platforms that enable next-generation naval command and control capabilities.