Rebecca Helton

Rebecca Helton supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), in executing critical procurement activities that enable the development, testing, and sustainment of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems for naval warfare forces. She plays a key role in acquiring specialized technical services and mission-critical hardware that enhance precision sensing, signal processing, and electronic warfare capabilities for surface and expeditionary naval platforms. Her acquisitions typically involve complex engineering support, testing laboratories, and specialized manufacturing services aligned with the Navy’s modernization priorities in radar, communications, and signal intelligence. Helton maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a blend of large prime contractors and specialized niche providers. She also collaborates with construction and logistics firms like McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC and ordnance manufacturers such as Black Hills Ammunition Inc., indicating a diverse vendor ecosystem supporting both technical and infrastructure needs. Her procurement patterns suggest a preference for established contractors with proven track records in defense electronics and mission-critical supply chains. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly 39% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no specific set-aside categories are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic effort to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation from emerging defense contractors. Helton’s primary NAICS focus areas include testing laboratories and services, fiber optic cable manufacturing, current-carrying wiring device manufacturing, and miscellaneous chemical product production—highlighting expertise in electronic subsystems, signal transmission, and specialized ordnance components. Her procurement activities center on high-reliability hardware and technical services essential to modern naval electronic warfare and sensor systems.