Theresa A Baus

Theresa A. Baus serves as Technology Transfer Manager at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where she plays a pivotal role in facilitating the transition of advanced maritime technologies from research and development into operational naval systems. Her responsibilities include managing the procurement and contracting processes for innovative sensor, navigation, electronic warfare, and integrated communication technologies critical to undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority. She aligns acquisition strategies with NUWC’s mission to deliver cutting-edge maritime capabilities through rapid prototyping, testing, and evaluation, ensuring that technical innovations are efficiently translated into mission-ready solutions. Theresa collaborates closely with a core group of established defense and aerospace contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships are centered on high-performance engineering services, systems integration, and specialized test and evaluation support. Her working relationships reflect a preference for proven technical partners with deep expertise in naval systems, emphasizing reliability, security, and rapid responsiveness to evolving operational requirements. Theresa’s procurement portfolio shows no set-aside preferences, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), and 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement), underscoring her involvement in advanced R&D, systems engineering, and logistics support for maritime technology programs. She specializes in procuring sophisticated electronic systems, sensor suites, and test infrastructure essential to naval warfare modernization.