Activity Performance

NUWC Division Newport is committed to increasing small business participation and overall competition in its acquisitions. The warfare center fosters networking and prime/subcontractor relationships while striving to meet NAVSEA small business and socio-economic goals by embracing the philosophy “Think Small Business First.” In fiscal year 2023, Division Newport met all of its small business and socio-economic goals for the fifth straight year. The details are in the below chart.

Division Newport has a large economic impact on Southern New England employing approximately 3,300 people in the region. The below charts provide additional information on the economic role Division Newport plays.