Todd Schwartz

Todd Schwartz serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Research Laboratory, supporting the agency’s mission to advance cutting-edge scientific and technological capabilities for naval and national security. He manages complex acquisitions in advanced instrumentation, electronic warfare systems, and signal processing technologies, ensuring alignment with the Laboratory’s R&D priorities. His portfolio focuses on high-precision sensor development, autonomous navigation components, and analytical laboratory equipment, often requiring specialized engineering expertise and rapid prototyping capabilities. Schwartz operates within the Department of the Navy’s acquisition framework to deliver mission-critical solutions that bridge foundational research and operational deployment. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Assurance Technology Corp, L3Harris NexGen Communications LLC, Envisioneering Inc, Integration Innovation Inc, and Analex Corporation. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in electronic systems integration, defense-grade instrumentation, and rapid technology transition. Schwartz favors established defense contractors with deep technical domain expertise, often engaging them through competitive sealed bidding and other FAR-compliant procurement methods to ensure technical rigor and timely delivery. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 96% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is limited to approximately 4%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a selective but deliberate approach to fostering innovation from smaller, agile firms without compromising mission requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), reflecting deep engagement with high-performance electronics and signal analysis systems. He also routinely procures professional scientific services under 541990, supporting R&D in electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and laboratory instrumentation—demonstrating expertise in technical domains critical to next-generation maritime capabilities.