Roger Goetz

Roger Goetz 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. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical technologies including signal processing, electronic warfare suites, radar detection platforms, and precision guidance systems. His work directly enables naval superiority through the integration of cutting-edge sensor and communications capabilities for surface and expeditionary forces, ensuring operational readiness through timely and technically rigorous contracting actions. Goetz maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in defense electronics and munitions systems. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term technical collaboration with vendors possessing deep domain knowledge in military-grade hardware and software integration. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement across multiple contract vehicles, often involving sole-source or limited competition procurements due to the specialized nature of the technologies required. His procurement portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission-critical performance and system interoperability above programmatic preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all acquisitions adhere to statutory requirements and are evaluated on technical merit and readiness. Goetz’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334511, encompassing the development and sustainment of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and nautical systems. He routinely procures advanced electro-optical sensors, electronic countermeasure systems, ruggedized signal processors, and precision ordnance components, demonstrating deep expertise in defense electronics and weapons system integration for naval applications.