Connor O. Theisen

Connor O. Theisen serves as a Contract Specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF (N4523A), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain fleet readiness through expert procurement of ship repair, maintenance, and industrial services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific acquisition regulations. His portfolio is exclusively focused on naval vessel sustainment, with all acquisitions classified under NAICS 336611, reflecting deep specialization in shipbuilding and repair. Theisen ensures that procurement activities align with strategic readiness goals, enabling timely execution of critical maintenance, overhaul, and modernization projects for the U.S. Navy’s surface and submarine fleets. Theisen maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industrial contractors, including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These partnerships center on specialized marine services, precision instrumentation, equipment rentals, and propulsion system maintenance. His approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet the high-stakes operational demands of naval shipyard environments. Theisen’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his actions set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, and the other half awarded without set-asides. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent mission requirements. He actively promotes small business inclusion without compromising operational readiness or technical standards. His technical expertise is narrowly concentrated in NAICS 336611, encompassing drydock services, hull and machinery repair, electrical system overhauls, and marine industrial support. Theisen’s acquisitions are deeply rooted in naval engineering standards, requiring precise adherence to Navy technical specifications and safety protocols.