Stephanie A. Smyth

Stephanie A. Smyth serves as a Contract Negotiator at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where she plays a pivotal role in securing advanced maritime technologies critical to naval dominance. Responsible for negotiating complex acquisition agreements, she supports the agency’s mission to develop, test, and evaluate next-generation undersea, surface, and aerial warfare systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses contracts for electronic warfare components, sensor systems, integrated communication platforms, and specialized technical services that enhance naval situational awareness and operational effectiveness. She works closely with engineering and acquisition teams to ensure technical requirements are met while maintaining compliance with federal procurement regulations. Smyth maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These contractors provide specialized engineering, systems integration, and test equipment services essential to NUWC’s RDT&E lifecycle. Her negotiation approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable partnerships with firms possessing deep expertise in defense-grade electronics and maritime systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is present—primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides at 17.3%—she occasionally awards contracts to 8(a) certified firms, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical capabilities. Smyth’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services (541519), Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), and Professional and Management Development Training (611430), underscoring her specialization in software-enabled systems, embedded electronics, and technical workforce development. She procures advanced signal processing tools, test and evaluation instrumentation, and mission-critical software solutions that directly support undersea warfare and electronic surveillance capabilities.