David Ham

David Ham serves as the primary contracting lead for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf, overseeing the acquisition of critical industrial and logistical support services essential to sustaining U.S. Navy submarine and surface vessel readiness. His role encompasses the full lifecycle management of procurement actions, from requirements validation to contract award and administration, with a focus on maintaining the operational integrity of high-value naval assets. He specializes in complex industrial support contracts involving specialized machinery, repair infrastructure, and mission-critical supply chain enablers, ensuring compliance with Department of the Navy standards and defense acquisition regulations. Ham maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for advanced fabrication and systems integration, United Rentals for heavy equipment and industrial leasing, and Kardex Remstar for automated material handling systems. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering technical precision, rapid response, and certified industrial capabilities aligned with naval maintenance protocols. He frequently collaborates with contractors possessing specialized certifications in naval-grade engineering and defense logistics. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ham consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over half of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, fostering opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms in support of the Navy’s industrial base resilience goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490, reflecting extensive reliance on commercial and industrial machinery leasing for shipyard operations, complemented by targeted acquisitions under NAICS 336611 for shipbuilding and repair services. He possesses deep expertise in procuring mission-critical equipment such as precision machining tools, crane systems, and industrial automation platforms, demonstrating specialized knowledge in naval industrial infrastructure and maintenance logistics.