Daniel Arnold

Daniel Arnold supports the procurement mission of Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville by managing critical contracts that sustain U.S. Navy operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of specialized maintenance, logistics, and mission-enabling services essential to naval platform sustainability and crew welfare. His portfolio encompasses hardware manufacturing, aviation support systems, and specialty trade contracting, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical components and infrastructure solutions. Arnold’s work directly enables the Navy’s ability to maintain shipboard systems and support fleet-wide logistics operations through strategic sourcing and contract administration. He maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including Stronghold SOF Solutions LLC, Gemini Tech Services LLC, Emerald Isle Federal Services, LLC, First Division Consulting Inc., and Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with firms capable of delivering high-reliability electro-mechanical systems, technical consulting, and specialized maintenance services. Arnold favors vendors with proven expertise in naval environments, emphasizing performance reliability, compliance with military specifications, and rapid response capabilities. His contracting approach demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, each accounting for 40% and 20% of awards respectively. The remaining 40% of procurements are competed without set-aside, reflecting a strategic mix of small business empowerment and open competition to ensure optimal value and capability. Arnold’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and 488119 (Other Airport Operations), reflecting a technical emphasis on electro-mechanical components and aviation support infrastructure. He also regularly acquires services under 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), indicating a need for specialized construction and facility support tailored to naval installations. His domain expertise centers on mission-critical systems requiring strict adherence to DoD standards and rapid deployment in austere environments.