David P Stokes

David P. Stokes serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, where he plays a critical role in securing mission-critical marine engineering systems and industrial maintenance services essential to the readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions under the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, focusing on high-integrity components such as mechanical systems, precision-fabricated hardware, and shipboard infrastructure. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain naval vessel integrity through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting practices. Stokes maintains longstanding relationships with key industry partners including Timken Gears & Services Inc., Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp, Bellingham Marine Industries, Palfinger Marine USA, and Jered LLC. These contractors specialize in propulsion systems, electro-mechanical controls, marine fabrication, and ship repair solutions, reflecting a pattern of engagement with established Tier-1 suppliers possessing deep naval expertise. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based requirements, and long-term supply chain reliability, often resulting in repeat engagements with vendors proven in naval environments. While the majority of his acquisitions—77.8%—are conducted without set-asides, Stokes consistently facilitates 22.2% of awards through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses within the defense industrial base. His socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize broad-based small business participation over niche programs, aligning with NAVSUP’s emphasis on scalable, capable vendors rather than targeted socio-economic categories. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing), and 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), underscoring his technical expertise in marine propulsion, compressed air systems, and industrial gas applications critical to naval operations. He routinely procures engineered components requiring stringent military specifications, demonstrating specialized knowledge in naval engineering domains and complex technical requirements.