Chad R. Godwin

Chad R. Godwin serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize critical naval vessels through industrial and engineering services. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for specialized shipyard support services. His responsibilities include managing the lifecycle of technical procurements related to mechanical systems, industrial components, and marine-grade hardware, ensuring alignment with naval maintenance standards and federal acquisition regulations. He routinely engages in complex, technical contracting actions that require deep domain knowledge of naval vessel repair infrastructure and industrial supply chains. Godwin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These vendors provide precision-engineered components, marine-specific fabrication, and technical maintenance services critical to shipyard operations. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, vetted suppliers with proven capabilities in high-reliability industrial applications, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in quality assurance and compliance with naval specifications. A strong advocate for small business participation, Godwin supports a procurement strategy where 57.9% of acquisitions are set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He consistently prioritizes small business vendors capable of delivering niche industrial goods and repair services, reinforcing the shipyard’s mission to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base aligned with national defense needs. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including industrial valve manufacturing (332911, 332919), bolt and fastener production (332722), rubber and plastics hosing (326220), and other metal container manufacturing (332439). These categories reflect his expertise in procuring mission-critical mechanical and fluid-handling components essential to naval vessel systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with marine-grade materials and industrial fit-for-purpose specifications.