Yolanda Riley

Yolanda Riley supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren) in executing critical procurement activities aligned with the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance integrated warfighting systems. She manages acquisitions for advanced engineering services, custom software development, and embedded computing solutions that enhance electronic warfare, command and control, and signal processing capabilities for surface ship platforms. Her work directly enables the development and fielding of next-generation naval combat systems, ensuring technical requirements are translated into compliant, performance-based contracts that meet rigorous defense standards. Riley maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC for specialized composite materials, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. for systems integration and technical support, 3DB LABS INC for additive manufacturing solutions, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC for environmental compliance services, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC for programmatic and operational support. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade engineering, rapid prototyping, and mission-critical IT infrastructure, often leveraging long-term, performance-based contract vehicles to ensure continuity and technical alignment. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a strong 25% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative small business capabilities while preserving flexibility for complex, mission-essential requirements. She actively engages with small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services without relying on socioeconomic set-aside programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone. Riley’s primary focus areas are NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), and 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting her deep engagement with defense-specific software development, real-time embedded systems, and systems engineering support. She routinely procures advanced signal processing algorithms, secure communication protocols, and hardware-software integrated platforms that underpin modern naval combat systems.