Charles S. Weiner

Charles S. Weiner serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of Naval Research, supporting the agency’s mission to translate fundamental scientific discovery into operational naval capabilities. He manages a portfolio of research and development contracts focused on physical, engineering, and life sciences, ensuring alignment with Navy and Marine Corps technological priorities. His acquisitions typically involve advanced R&D services in autonomous systems, maritime sensing, advanced propulsion, and next-generation naval platforms, often structured as basic research, applied research, and experimental development contracts under FAR Part 35 and SBIR/STTR frameworks. Weiner plays a critical role in bridging the gap between academic and industrial R&D communities and operational naval requirements. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and science contractors including Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., Skydwellers US Inc., and Abbott Laboratories Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established entities with proven expertise in high-complexity, mission-critical R&D environments. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term scientific collaboration over transactional vendor relationships. Weiner’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical excellence and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most capable performers regardless of business size or certification status. His approach aligns with the ONR’s mandate to secure cutting-edge capabilities without compromising on technical readiness or innovation speed. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. He procures advanced scientific services including sensor development, materials science innovation, computational modeling, and systems integration for naval platforms, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense-oriented R&D. His work supports the Navy’s long-term technological edge through sustained investment in foundational science and engineering innovation.