Ted Blume

Ted Blume serves as a Contract Officer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where he manages the acquisition of advanced electronic, sensing, and instrumentation systems critical to fleet readiness and undersea dominance. His portfolio centers on the development and integration of mission-critical technologies including radar, sonar, signal processing hardware, and precision analytical instruments for surface ships and maritime platforms. Blume oversees full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Navy’s strategic modernization goals. He maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors, including ISPA Technology LLC, Five Rivers Analytics, LLC, and Bauer Compressors, Inc., who deliver cutting-edge hardware, data analytics, and electromechanical systems tailored to naval operational needs. His working relationships emphasize technical collaboration, performance-based contracting, and long-term vendor engagement with firms possessing deep domain expertise in defense electronics and maritime instrumentation. Blume demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 63.6% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on enabling small, innovative vendors to contribute to high-impact naval programs, fostering a competitive ecosystem of capable suppliers across multiple socioeconomic categories. His primary procurement focus aligns with NAICS codes 334515 and 334516, covering the manufacture of electrical signal measurement instruments and analytical laboratory equipment, alongside 541712 for physical and engineering research and development. He routinely acquires custom-built sensors, signal conditioning systems, and embedded computing peripherals essential to modern naval electronic warfare and situational awareness platforms, demonstrating specialized expertise in defense electronics and systems integration.