Daniel Ellis

Daniel J. Ellis supports the procurement mission of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, a critical component of the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining the readiness of the U.S. fleet through complex ship repair, maintenance, and industrial support operations. Though his official title is not listed, his procurement activities center on acquiring industrial equipment, specialized maintenance services, and mission-critical infrastructure support essential to naval vessel lifecycle management. He handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions ranging from heavy machinery leasing to precision industrial repair, ensuring the shipyard maintains operational continuity and technical capability across its waterfront and shop-floor environments. Ellis maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on established industrial service providers capable of delivering specialized equipment rental, calibration services, crane system maintenance, and marine propulsion support. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for proven contractors with demonstrated expertise in naval industrial environments, fostering long-term vendor reliability and technical alignment with shipyard requirements. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 84.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on mission-critical timeliness and technical specificity over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (15.3%), aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines to ensure competitive opportunities for qualified small firms in industrial service sectors. Ellis’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490), Repair and Maintenance of Industrial Machinery (811310), and Overhead Crane Manufacturing (333923). His acquisitions emphasize industrial-grade equipment, precision maintenance services, and mission-critical infrastructure systems essential to naval shipyard operations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with heavy industrial and maritime maintenance domains.