Craig Harmon

Craig Harmon serves as a procurement professional within DLA Maritime – Norfolk, supporting the U.S. Navy’s global fleet readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical industrial components and precision-engineered hardware. He manages contracts for durable, high-reliability systems essential to shipboard propulsion, fluid handling, and control instrumentation, ensuring operational resilience under extreme maritime conditions. His work directly enables the sustainment and modernization of naval platforms by securing specialized equipment that meets rigorous military specifications for performance, durability, and environmental compatibility. Harmon’s portfolio emphasizes technical procurement in industrial manufacturing domains critical to naval infrastructure. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Allied Defense Industries, LLC, TAZA SUPPLIES INC, and GOVAGE, INC., all of which specialize in delivering certified industrial components such as fluid system fittings, control instruments, and coated or polymer-based hardware. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capability in military-grade manufacturing, quality assurance compliance, and just-in-time delivery under demanding logistics constraints. Harmon fosters long-term vendor engagement through structured contract vehicles and performance-based acquisition strategies that prioritize reliability and supply chain continuity. Harmon demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 92.9% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on enabling small business participation across diverse categories, including service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and woman-owned firms, though specific set-aside types are not disclosed. This high rate of small business utilization underscores his alignment with DLA’s strategic mandate to broaden industrial base resilience and foster innovation through inclusive procurement. His technical expertise centers on NAICS categories including 326220 for rubber and plastic hoses and belting, 334513 for industrial process control instrumentation, 332919 for metal valves and pipe fittings, and 333618 for auxiliary engine equipment. These reflect a specialization in maritime-specific fluid systems, sensor integration, and mechanical components engineered for corrosion resistance and operational durability in saltwater environments.