Valerie V. Bennett

Valerie V. Bennett serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. Her portfolio centers on procuring advanced technology systems, including tactical computing environments, cyber-enabled command and control architectures, and mission-support hardware such as sensor and communication platforms. She manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and closeout—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with operational readiness priorities. Her work directly supports the agency’s focus on integrating next-generation systems into naval operations. Valerie maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships span systems engineering, technical integration, and specialized manufacturing services critical to naval modernization. She fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches, emphasizing technical innovation and rapid delivery cycles to meet dynamic operational requirements. Her engagement with these vendors reflects a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense-grade hardware and software solutions. Her contracting strategy reflects an even split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion without sacrificing mission performance. She actively leverages small business capabilities across multiple categories, ensuring broad vendor participation while maintaining rigorous standards for technical capability and delivery timelines. Valerie’s procurement focus is concentrated in three key NAICS categories: 334310 for audio and video equipment manufacturing, 511210 for software publishing, and 333415 for commercial and industrial heating and refrigeration systems. These reflect her specialization in procuring ruggedized computing hardware, mission-critical software applications, and environmental control systems essential for naval platforms, underscoring her technical fluency across both IT and physical infrastructure domains.