Anthony J. Barker

Anthony J. Barker supports the procurement mission of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf, a critical facility within the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining and modernizing U.S. Navy submarines and surface vessels. While his formal title is not designated, his role centers on managing complex industrial and technical acquisitions essential to naval vessel integrity, including the procurement of specialized machinery, repair services, and mission-critical components. He facilitates contracts aligned with the shipyard’s operational imperatives, ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity systems that maintain fleet readiness through precision fabrication, maintenance, and supply chain reliability. Barker maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for advanced naval systems support, United Rentals for heavy industrial equipment leasing, Patriot Global Lodging for workforce accommodation services, Kardex Remstar for automated storage solutions, and BSE Performance for technical maintenance and logistics support. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, reliability, and compliance with naval engineering standards, often involving multi-year service agreements and performance-based contracts. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 76.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 21.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides and 2.4% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. Barker’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490 (commercial and industrial machinery leasing), NAICS 541519 (computer-related services), and NAICS 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), reflecting deep engagement with industrial equipment support, digital maintenance systems, and naval fabrication services. His expertise spans fluid power systems, mechanical component maintenance, and integrated logistics solutions critical to sustaining the Navy’s undersea and surface fleet capabilities.