Chad R. Godwin

Chad R. Godwin serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain U.S. Navy operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to fleet sustainment, with a focus on commercial and industrial equipment leasing, repair, and shipyard support. His acquisitions directly enable maritime superiority through reliable infrastructure and technical services, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in platform modernization and workforce development. Godwin maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including OBSIDIAN GLOBAL, LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Computational Physics Inc., reflecting a blend of large-capability firms and specialized technical providers. His contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for partners with deep expertise in naval maintenance systems, logistics analytics, and mission-critical equipment support. He fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships that emphasize compliance, technical rigor, and lifecycle cost efficiency. A strong advocate for small business participation, Godwin consistently structures procurements to maximize small business set-asides, with over half of his actions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor diversity, particularly in support of small businesses capable of delivering specialized maintenance and equipment services critical to fleet sustainment. His primary NAICS focus areas include 532490 (commercial and industrial machinery leasing) and 811310 (repair and maintenance of non-automotive equipment), underscoring his technical expertise in procuring industrial support systems, maintenance services, and specialized equipment critical to naval platform upkeep. He also routinely engages in acquisitions under 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), demonstrating specialized knowledge in naval industrial base contracting and complex service delivery frameworks.