Tim Ream

Tim Ream serves as the Technical Point of Contact for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where he provides critical technical oversight for acquisitions related to advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems. In this role, he bridges operational requirements with procurement execution, ensuring that contract deliverables align with naval warfare modernization goals. He is deeply involved in the technical evaluation and acceptance of solutions supporting precision sensing, signal processing, electronic warfare, and small arms ammunition systems, working closely with contracting officers to define performance specifications and validate technical compliance throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Ream maintains consistent working relationships with key defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., Integrity Defense Services Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., all of which provide specialized engineering, systems integration, and munitions manufacturing capabilities. His collaborations are characterized by a focus on technical rigor and mission-critical performance, often involving complex systems requiring rigorous testing and certification under DoD standards. He engages primarily with established defense primes and niche technology providers with proven expertise in naval applications. Ream’s procurement activities reflect a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects the highly specialized and mission-sensitive nature of the technologies being procured, where technical capability and proven performance outweigh socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in ordnance systems, propellants, and related munitions technologies. He routinely oversees acquisitions of precision ammunition, explosive components, and associated testing equipment, requiring intimate knowledge of ballistic performance, safety protocols, and military specification compliance. His technical domain centers on sustaining and modernizing naval expeditionary firepower systems through rigorous technical evaluation and contractor performance monitoring.