Anthony Whitehurst

Anthony Whitehurst serves as a Contract Specialist at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to sustain and modernize naval surface platforms. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for critical shipbuilding components, structural metal systems, and mechanical subsystems essential to fleet readiness. His work directly supports the center’s mission of ensuring operational integrity through precision industrial maintenance and repair. Whitehurst specializes in non-commercial, performance-based acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with naval engineering standards. He maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including Fairlead Boatworks, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Howard W. Pence, Inc., and Kampi Components Co., Inc., all of which provide specialized engineering, fabrication, and technical support services for naval infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and consistent delivery of mission-critical components, fostering collaborative, long-term partnerships grounded in quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Whitehurst’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on open competition and technical merit over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not a primary contracting driver in his portfolio, his process remains fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and emphasizes fair and transparent competition among qualified vendors. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS code 511130, which encompasses computer systems design and related services supporting naval maintenance operations. This specialization reflects his deep expertise in procuring digital engineering solutions, maintenance management software, and integrated technical support systems that enhance the sustainment of naval vessels and shore-based industrial facilities.