Vincent Romano

Vincent Romano serves as a primary contracting professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, where he plays a critical role in securing advanced engineering and shipboard integration capabilities essential to the Navy’s operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on propulsion systems, damage control infrastructure, ballast operations, and industrial control technologies for surface combatants. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain naval platforms through technical innovation and reliable system sustainment, ensuring mission-critical capabilities remain viable across the fleet. Romano maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Kampi Components Co Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with deep expertise in marine propulsion, electronic systems integration, and industrial machinery. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment support, often resulting in multi-year contract vehicles that ensure continuity in complex shipboard system upgrades. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 84.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is present at 15.5%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 rather than targeted socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. This indicates a focus on capability over socioeconomic classification, prioritizing technical competency and industrial base readiness. Romano’s procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), reflecting a core need for precision-engineered components and heavy industrial equipment. He also routinely procures services under NAICS 541690 (Scientific and Technical Consulting), underscoring his reliance on specialized engineering expertise for system integration and lifecycle support. His domain expertise spans mechanical, electrical, and control systems critical to naval vessel performance and survivability.