Tan D. Mai

Tan Mai serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced electronic systems critical to surface fleet readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement for sensors, signal processing instruments, and navigation systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications aligned with naval warfare modernization goals. Tan specializes in complex technical acquisitions involving precision instrumentation, electronic warfare support, and testing services, often coordinating with engineering and technical stakeholders to align contract requirements with operational needs. Tan maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ISPA TECHNOLOGY LLC, FIVE RIVERS ANALYTICS, LLC, and BAUER COMPRESSORS, INC., firms known for their expertise in defense-grade electronics, data analytics, and specialized compression systems. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in ruggedized instrumentation, embedded systems, and mission-critical test environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and supplier reliability, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors who demonstrate deep domain knowledge in naval electronic systems. Tan’s procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 92.6% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the specialized and technical nature of the requirements. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 7.4% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her primary NAICS focus is on 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), underscoring her expertise in procuring high-precision test and measurement equipment for sonar, radar, and electronic countermeasure systems. Secondary focus areas include 334511 for navigation systems and 541380 for testing laboratories, aligning closely with the Center’s mission to enhance situational awareness and undersea dominance through advanced instrumentation and signal analysis.