Alexander Daugherty

Alexander Daugherty serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Maritime – Puget Sound (SPMYM2), supporting the Department of Defense’s naval readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and industrial components. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for hardware essential to ship maintenance and operational sustainability, including precision fasteners, control systems, welding equipment, and specialized hoses. His work ensures the continuous availability of parts critical to sustaining the U.S. Navy’s fleet, aligning directly with DLA Maritime’s mandate to deliver reliable, supply-chain-resilient logistics solutions for maritime platforms. Daugherty maintains strong, ongoing relationships with a core group of contractors including DRS NAVAL POWER SYSTEMS INC, COB INDUSTRIES, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MACHINES & METHODS INC, and EHB SUPPLY. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and industrial supply, particularly those capable of meeting stringent military specifications and just-in-time delivery requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and consistent performance across complex, high-stakes maintenance cycles. A defining feature of Daugherty’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting an unwavering commitment to small business participation. All his acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, fostering economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and niche capabilities of specialized manufacturers. This pattern reinforces DLA Maritime’s broader socioeconomic goals and ensures a robust, diverse supplier base capable of responding to urgent fleet requirements. His technical focus centers on five key NAICS categories: Hardware Manufacturing (332510), Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Broadwoven and Nonwoven Fabric Mills (313210 and 313230), and Heating Equipment Manufacturing (333414). These reflect a specialization in precision metal components, industrial textiles, and thermal systems used in naval environments, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the physical infrastructure underpinning maritime operations.