Rosemary E. Shuman

Rosemary E. Shuman plays a critical role in advancing Nuwc Division Newport’s mission to develop and procure advanced maritime systems for naval warfare dominance. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement activities center on high-technology acquisitions supporting undersea, surface, and aerial domain capabilities, with a focus on sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms. She manages complex contracting actions aligned with Department of Defense research and development priorities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical technologies through competitive and strategic sourcing processes. Shuman maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a reliance on established defense contractors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, test and evaluation services, and specialized instrumentation. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for firms capable of delivering high-reliability, ruggedized electronics and mission-specific engineering solutions under stringent military specifications. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with approximately 69% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating over 26% of contracts to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 4% to 8(a) competed awards. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both operational readiness and socioeconomic goals, fostering innovation through small business engagement while maintaining access to specialized technical capabilities. Shuman’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS codes related to electronic instrumentation and engineering services, particularly 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring Electrical Signals), and 541330 (Engineering Services). She procures advanced sonar arrays, signal processing hardware, navigation systems, and test equipment essential for naval platform modernization, reflecting deep technical expertise in maritime electronics and systems integration.