Willie D. Mayo

Willie D. Mayo serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance maritime warfare capabilities through research, development, and testing of naval platforms. He manages complex acquisitions in advanced engineering systems, specializing in signature management technologies, hydrodynamic performance optimization, and integrated sensor architectures. His portfolio encompasses high-precision instrumentation, computational modeling services, and specialized mechanical testing equipment critical to enhancing the stealth, survivability, and operational efficiency of U.S. naval vessels and underwater systems. Mayo maintains strategic relationships with leading defense contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp, and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, alongside specialized joint ventures such as CB Design & Huitt Zollars. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry players with proven expertise in naval systems integration, while also incorporating niche technical vendors with domain-specific capabilities in propulsion diagnostics, materials characterization, and electromagnetic signature analysis. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mayo consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with over 68% of his acquisitions structured to support small business engagement under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to cultivate innovation from small, technically agile firms, particularly in advanced manufacturing and specialized testing services, aligning with the Navy’s broader socioeconomic goals. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with precision instrumentation, embedded computing systems, and sensor calibration technologies. He frequently procures custom-engineered test rigs, real-time data acquisition systems, and specialized metrology tools essential to validating naval platform performance under operational conditions.