Aaron Miller

Aaron Miller supports the procurement mission of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard IMF, a critical component of the Department of the Navy’s fleet sustainment infrastructure. He manages complex acquisitions for ship repair, industrial maintenance, and mission-critical equipment modernization, ensuring naval vessels remain operationally ready through precision engineering and industrial overhaul services. His work directly enables the shipyard’s core function of sustaining the Navy’s surface and submarine fleets, with a focus on contracts requiring technical expertise in mechanical systems, crane infrastructure, and facility-scale industrial support. Miller handles both competitive and sole-source procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align acquisition strategy with maintenance schedules and readiness goals. He maintains consistent relationships with key industrial partners including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Pacific Industrial Equipment Corp, Xleagle LLC, Fairbanks Morse, LLC, and Philip Rieke, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in naval shipyard environments. These contractors provide specialized services ranging from propulsion system overhauls to crane system fabrication and industrial machinery maintenance. Miller’s procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance with naval specifications, and performance-based contracting to ensure mission-critical outcomes. Miller demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 73% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust small business industrial base in Hawaii and the Pacific region. He frequently leverages 8(a) competed set-asides, aligning with Department of the Navy socioeconomic goals while ensuring competitive pricing and innovation from qualified disadvantaged firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 (industrial machinery repair), 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), and 333923 (overhead crane systems), underscoring deep expertise in naval industrial infrastructure. He routinely procures heavy-duty repair services, specialized lifting equipment, and site preparation for shipyard modernization, demonstrating a technical understanding of naval maintenance cycles and industrial engineering requirements.