United States Department of the Navy

The Department of the Navy is a military department within the Department of Defense, with the Navy and Marine Corps operating under its authority. The Secretary of the Navy leads its civilian administration and sets policy for departmental organization, administration, and functioning.

Official Department pages describe responsibilities for naval operations, readiness, acquisition, and defense support. Public-facing channels include the Freedom of Information Act program, which provides access to releasable Department records, and the Office of Small Business Programs, which publishes procurement opportunities for suppliers supporting naval missions.