Tyler M Kenyon

Tyler M. Kenyon serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance maritime warfare capabilities through the acquisition of advanced sensor, navigation, and electronic warfare systems. He manages a portfolio of contracts focused on the research, development, testing, and evaluation of undersea, surface, and aerial domain technologies, ensuring operational readiness through technically rigorous and mission-critical acquisitions. His work centers on complex systems integration, requiring close coordination with engineering and technical stakeholders to align contracting strategies with evolving naval requirements. Kenyon maintains established relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval instrumentation, communications equipment, and systems engineering services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical validation, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors capable of delivering high-reliability solutions under stringent military specifications. His procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 24.1% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced commitment to both innovation and socioeconomic goals. Kenyon’s primary NAICS focus areas include Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Engineering Services (541330), and Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220). He routinely procures sonar arrays, electronic warfare components, test and evaluation platforms, and integrated communication systems essential for naval dominance across all maritime domains.