Anthony O. Laury

Anthony O. Laury serves as a Contract Specialist at the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (N40027), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for ship maintenance, repair, and modernization, ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. His acquisitions primarily support dry-docking, hull structural overhauls, and machinery system upgrades under NAICS 336611, directly enabling the agency’s mission to extend vessel service life and maintain combat-effective warships. Laury collaborates with a diverse range of industrial contractors, including shipyard firms, marine engineering specialists, and precision machinery manufacturers, to deliver mission-critical repair and modernization services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing specialized capabilities in naval vessel fabrication, propulsion system retrofits, and corrosion control technologies. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent Navy quality and safety standards. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of actions awarded without set-asides, yet he maintains a deliberate commitment to small business participation, allocating 16.7% of opportunities as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though he does not routinely prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a balanced approach to fostering competition and supporting the broader defense industrial base. Laury’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where he procures services ranging from dry-dock repairs and structural steel replacement to electrical and hydraulic system overhauls. He also manages acquisitions under NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), sourcing specialized marine propulsion components and auxiliary machinery. His domain knowledge spans naval architecture, shipyard logistics, and defense maintenance protocols, making him a key liaison between technical requirements and contract execution.