Rebecca Collins

Rebecca Collins serves as the primary contracting professional at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, where she oversees the acquisition of specialized ordnance systems, explosive handling technologies, and precision instrumentation critical to naval warfare readiness. Her role is central to executing the agency’s mission of modernizing munitions manufacturing and ensuring the reliability of weapon systems through rigorous testing and engineering support. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning technical services, specialized manufacturing, and logistics support, often requiring compliance with stringent Department of Defense safety and performance standards for hazardous materials handling and ordnance lifecycle management. Collins maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including TOTAL CONCEPTS OF DESIGN INC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and CHUCKING MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC., who provide niche engineering, environmental compliance, and precision machining services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and regulatory adherence, particularly in areas involving explosive component fabrication, hazardous waste management, and custom tooling. She collaborates closely with contractors possessing specialized clearances and experience in defense-sensitive environments, ensuring seamless integration of deliverables into naval ordnance systems. A defining feature of Collins’ contracting strategy is her strong commitment to small business participation, with 94.4% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms capable of delivering specialized technical services within the ordnance domain. This pattern reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient, diversified supplier base aligned with Navy innovation goals. Her primary NAICS focus areas include semiconductor manufacturing, miscellaneous electrical component production, and specialized industrial machining—reflecting her procurement of electronic control systems, precision sensors, and custom mechanical components critical to ordnance safety and detonation control. While her portfolio includes ancillary services such as environmental remediation and educational support, her core expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical hardware and engineering services that directly enhance naval ordnance performance and operational safety.