Aric Timm

Aric Timm serves as a key procurement professional at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, part of the Department of the Navy, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustaining naval vessel readiness. His responsibilities center on securing specialized shipbuilding and repair services, industrial equipment, and mission-critical infrastructure to support fleet maintenance and modernization efforts. Timm handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, primarily focused on complex industrial and engineering services requiring technical oversight and compliance with naval engineering standards. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring the operational availability of naval assets by facilitating timely access to specialized capabilities essential to the Navy’s industrial base. Timm maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including W. V. Construction Company, Turn Key Scaffold LLC, and Premier Scaffold, Inc., which provide essential scaffolding and industrial access systems for shipyard operations. He also regularly engages Fairbanks Morse, LLC for marine propulsion and auxiliary equipment, and The Sherwin-Williams Company for protective coatings and corrosion control solutions. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in naval environments, emphasizing quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery in high-safety-demand settings. Timm’s contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to all competitors. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity for small and emerging industrial firms while maintaining access to the full spectrum of qualified vendors. His procurement strategy aligns with Department of the Navy goals to strengthen the industrial base through inclusive contracting practices. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where he oversees contracts for dry dock services, hull modifications, and system overhauls. He also procures specialized industrial equipment under NAICS codes covering HVAC systems, industrial valves, power transmission components, and sealing devices—all critical to maintaining the integrity and functionality of naval vessels in operational and maintenance environments.