Shawnee Shaw

Shawnee Shaw serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development and integration of advanced maritime systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Department of Defense regulations and the agency’s mission to enhance naval vessel performance, stealth, and survivability. Shaw routinely manages technical acquisitions in engineering services, sensor systems, and specialized testing equipment, prioritizing compliance with federal acquisition policy while fostering innovation in naval warfare technologies. She maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., GOODRICH CORP, and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, often engaging with established defense contractors capable of delivering high-performance, mission-critical systems. Her procurement approach reflects a preference for proven vendors with demonstrated expertise in signature management, hydrodynamics, and propulsion technologies, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and regulatory compliance. Shaw’s contracting patterns reveal a strong emphasis on open competition, with 72.7% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 27.3% of contracts as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both capability and socioeconomic goals without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting her specialization in technical consulting, systems integration, and advanced modeling. She also regularly procures specialized equipment under 334519 (Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and niche industrial services, underscoring her expertise in supporting Carderock’s R&D-driven mission across naval engineering and underwater platform development.