DeAndre Lowery

DeAndre Lowery serves as a key procurement professional within the Supply of Shipbuilding Groton, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize naval vessel construction and repair capabilities. He manages a specialized portfolio of acquisitions focused on fabricated pipe and pipe fitting systems, as well as commercial and industrial machinery leasing for shipyard operations. His work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical components and support infrastructure essential to submarine and surface ship readiness, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic priorities in naval industrial base resilience and operational continuity. Lowery maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of trusted vendors, including JO-KELL INC., HC Merchandisers, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Dumonde Group, LLC, and Tent Company of Norfolk LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in naval-grade fabrication, logistics support, and specialized equipment leasing. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet the stringent quality and schedule demands of shipbuilding environments. A defining feature of Lowery’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All his acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring broad participation from firms certified under various small business programs. This approach not only supports national policy goals but also cultivates a resilient, diversified supplier base capable of meeting the Navy’s unique technical requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas—332996 for fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing and 532490 for commercial and industrial machinery leasing—reveal deep expertise in naval infrastructure support systems. He procures precision-engineered piping networks, hydraulic and pneumatic components, and specialized equipment rentals critical to shipyard fabrication, maintenance, and dry-dock operations, ensuring alignment with the technical standards of naval shipbuilding.