William S Hurley

William S. Hurley serves as a Contract Negotiator at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a pivotal role in securing advanced maritime technologies critical to naval dominance. His responsibilities include negotiating complex technical and commercial terms for high-stakes acquisitions in sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication architectures. He operates within the Department of the Navy’s strategic framework to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities for undersea, surface, and aerial domains, working closely with engineering and technical teams to align contract requirements with operational needs. Hurley maintains consistent working 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 are characterized by deep technical collaboration, often involving prototype development, systems integration, and field testing of next-generation naval systems. His negotiation approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk-sharing mechanisms, and clear technical deliverables to support rapid innovation cycles. Hurley’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on technical superiority and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing capability and proven performance in highly specialized domains. While small business participation is not formally targeted, his acquisitions remain accessible to all qualified vendors through full and open competition. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity in 334511 (Navigation and Aeronautical System Manufacturing). He routinely procures advanced sonar arrays, signal processing systems, autonomous underwater vehicle interfaces, and real-time data fusion platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in naval electronics, embedded systems, and mission-critical software integration.