Shelby Craig

Shelby Craig supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164) in executing critical procurement activities aligned with the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems. While their formal title is not listed, their role centers on managing acquisitions for specialized defense technologies, including signal processing platforms, electronic warfare suites, and precision ordnance components. Craig ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to expeditionary and surface warfare forces, with a focus on modernization and sustainment of next-generation naval systems. Craig maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in defense electronics and systems integration. Additional engagements with Black Hills Ammunition Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC indicate a diversified procurement portfolio spanning ordnance manufacturing and facility support services. These partnerships suggest a pattern of leveraging long-term vendor relationships to ensure technical reliability and operational readiness. Craig’s contracting activity demonstrates a strong orientation toward open competition, with 84.4% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, a meaningful 15.6% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Primary procurement efforts align with NAICS codes 332994 (small arms and ordnance manufacturing), 325920 (explosives manufacturing), and 811210 (electronic equipment repair and maintenance), underscoring expertise in ordnance systems, ammunition production, and specialized electronics sustainment. Craig’s portfolio reflects deep technical familiarity with naval weapons systems, signal intelligence hardware, and precision munitions, supporting Crane’s role as a center of excellence in naval electronic and ordnance innovation.