Telly D. Simons

Telly D. Simons serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting systems. Focused on integrating advanced sensor, communication, and armored vehicle technologies, Simons oversees contracts for tactical computing environments and cyber-enabled decision support systems essential to operational readiness. Their portfolio centers on high-precision engineering and mission-critical hardware, ensuring alignment with the Navy’s strategic imperatives in command and control modernization and real-time battlefield analytics. Simons maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors, including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These vendors are routinely engaged for their expertise in advanced medical and industrial instrumentation, systems integration, and ruggedized hardware development. The working relationships reflect a preference for established technical specialists with proven capability in defense-grade manufacturing and compliance with military standards, fostering long-term collaboration over transactional engagements. Simons’ procurement strategy exhibits no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic classification, prioritizing mission-critical delivery over programmatic diversity requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors of all sizes must demonstrate rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations and technical certification standards. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), indicating a strong emphasis on precision medical and diagnostic equipment adapted for naval environments, alongside NAICS 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing) for life support and environmental control systems. Simons’ expertise centers on procuring ruggedized, field-deployable instrumentation and compressed gas systems critical to submarine, shipboard, and expeditionary operations, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense medical and mechanical systems integration.