Yina Brooks

Yina Brooks serves as a primary contracting professional at the Naval Research Laboratory, where she plays a central role in securing advanced scientific and engineering capabilities critical to naval innovation. She manages acquisitions aligned with the Lab’s mission to develop next-generation maritime technologies, focusing on high-precision instrumentation, electronic warfare systems, signal processing hardware, and autonomous navigation platforms. Her work bridges foundational research and operational deployment, ensuring that cutting-edge R&D outcomes are transitioned into viable, field-ready solutions through timely and compliant contract actions. Brooks maintains consistent relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Assurance Technology Corp, L3Harris NexGen Communications LLC, Envisioneering Inc, Integration Innovation Inc, and Analex Corporation. These partners are selected for their proven expertise in developing ruggedized electronic systems, advanced sensor integration, and mission-critical software-defined platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on deep domain knowledge rather than transactional engagements. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 59.1% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 40.9% of her portfolio. This balanced strategy ensures access to innovative capabilities while maintaining competitive rigor and fostering a diverse supplier base. Brooks’ primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Other Computer Related Services, and Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. She routinely procures custom-built electronic test equipment, embedded signal processing units, precision calibration systems, and field-deployable instrumentation—reflecting deep technical alignment with NRL’s work in physical sciences and advanced instrumentation development.