Tracy L McDonough

Tracy L. McDonough serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance maritime warfare capabilities through research, development, and testing of naval platforms. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on signature management, hydrodynamic performance, propulsion systems, and advanced sensor integration, ensuring that cutting-edge technologies are rapidly fielded to enhance vessel survivability and operational effectiveness. Her work bridges technical innovation with federal contracting compliance, overseeing complex engineering services and specialized equipment procurements critical to naval modernization. McDonough maintains longstanding relationships with leading defense contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp., and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, as well as specialized engineering and testing firms such as Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. and the CB Design & Huitt Zollars Joint Venture. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in naval systems integration, while also supporting niche vendors with unique technical capabilities in maritime testing and signature reduction. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over 40% of contracts set aside for total small business eligibility under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no specific set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides fosters a competitive environment that encourages innovation from emerging defense contractors. McDonough’s primary NAICS focus lies in software publishing (511210) and specialized repair and maintenance services (811219), reflecting her emphasis on digital modeling, simulation tools, and technical support for naval systems. She also procures critical instrumentation and sensing technologies under NAICS 334511 and 334519, underscoring her technical expertise in navigation, guidance, and measurement systems essential to modern warship development.