Alex Stutzman

Alex Stutzman serves as a Contracting Officer at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF (N4523A), under the Department of the Navy, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical ship repair, maintenance, and industrial support services essential to sustaining the U.S. Navy’s fleet readiness. He oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific regulations. His portfolio primarily consists of complex, mission-critical contracts requiring technical rigor and industrial expertise, particularly in naval vessel overhaul and precision mechanical systems. Stutzman maintains enduring relationships with key industrial partners including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These vendors provide specialized capabilities in drydock operations, industrial equipment rental, calibration and testing services, marine propulsion systems, and precision piping components. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, performance-based outcomes, and technical alignment with naval engineering standards, fostering partnerships rooted in consistent quality and mission compatibility. While the majority of his acquisitions—approximately 90%—are conducted under full and open competition, Stutzman consistently allocates 10% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively supports small business participation by targeting eligible firms with proven experience in naval industrial support, though he does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB as primary set-asides. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting his deep expertise in naval shipyard operations. He also regularly procures specialized products under NAICS 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) and 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), ensuring compliance with Navy corrosion control and hydraulic system integrity standards. His technical domain expertise spans marine industrial maintenance, non-destructive testing, and fleet sustainment logistics.