Zachary Cooper

Zachary Cooper supports the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSPEC) in executing complex procurement strategies aligned with the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize the U.S. fleet. Though his formal title is not listed, his procurement activities center on the acquisition of advanced naval systems, including mission-critical electronics, combat systems integration, and ammunition technologies. He plays a pivotal role in managing full lifecycle contracts for shipboard sensors, navigation systems, and command and control platforms, ensuring technical interoperability and operational readiness across surface and undersea platforms. His work directly enables the Navy’s strategic shift toward networked, autonomous, and next-generation warfare capabilities. Cooper maintains longstanding relationships with key industry partners including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, and Damen Shipbuilding & Cooperation B.V., reflecting a preference for prime contractors with deep naval integration expertise. He also collaborates with specialized firms such as G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc. and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, which provide niche capabilities in electronic warfare, signal processing, and naval instrumentation. These partnerships are typically structured as cost-reimbursement or fixed-price incentive contracts, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and technical innovation over commoditized procurement. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a consistent 20% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to fostering innovation through small business participation without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical requirements. Cooper’s portfolio is dominated by NAICS 334511, indicating heavy focus on naval and aeronautical system manufacturing—particularly radar, sonar, guidance, and navigation instrumentation. He also routinely procures custom computer programming services under NAICS 541511 for mission software and embedded systems, and ammunition manufacturing under NAICS 332993 for medium- and large-caliber ordnance. His technical expertise spans maritime electronic warfare, combat system integration, and survivability technologies critical to modern naval dominance.