Carly A. Gassert

Carly Gassert serves as the primary contracting professional for the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to sustaining U.S. Navy weapon systems. Her acquisitions directly support the maintenance, repair, and modernization of naval platforms, with a focus on high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision circuitry. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from requirement validation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations and operational readiness standards. Gassert maintains consistent partnerships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established defense contractors with proven capabilities in advanced manufacturing and systems integration. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term supplier reliability and technical expertise over frequent vendor rotation, fostering stable, performance-driven relationships with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications for durability and precision. Her procurement strategy reflects a near-exclusive focus on open competition, with 99.4% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions, indicating a priority on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is minimal, it is formally pursued through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 when requirements align with qualified capabilities. Gassert’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332919 (metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing) and 333998 (miscellaneous general purpose machinery), with significant activity in bare printed circuit board manufacturing (334412) and switchgear production (335313). She specializes in procuring engineered mechanical components, control subsystems, and high-integrity electrical hardware critical to naval platform survivability and operational performance.