Rebecca Lingenfelter

Rebecca Lingenfelter serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems for naval warfare platforms. She manages complex acquisitions in specialized technical domains, including signal processing, electronic warfare suites, radar detection systems, and precision munitions. Her work directly enables the modernization of expeditionary and surface force capabilities, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contract execution across the lifecycle of critical defense technologies. Lingenfelter maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., partnering with firms possessing deep expertise in defense electronics, systems integration, and high-volume ammunition manufacturing. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency and mission-critical performance, often engaging vendors with proven capabilities in ruggedized electronics, warhead design, and classified signal systems. She collaborates closely with engineering and acquisition teams to align contracting strategies with technical requirements and compliance standards. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical superiority and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing capability over certification status. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her portfolio may still include qualified small businesses that meet stringent technical thresholds. Lingenfelter’s primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 332993—Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing—reflecting deep specialization in large-caliber ordnance, explosive components, and associated delivery systems. She procures advanced munitions, fuzing systems, and electro-mechanical ordnance components used in naval surface and expeditionary weapons platforms, demonstrating expert knowledge in defense manufacturing standards, safety protocols, and ballistic performance requirements.