Derek Ebona

Derek Ebona serves as Lead Contract Specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF (N4523A), a critical component of the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining the readiness of the U.S. Navy’s fleet through complex ship repair, maintenance, and industrial modernization. In this role, he leads the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical contracts spanning shipbuilding, mechanical systems, and precision industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific procurement directives. His work directly supports the shipyard’s lifecycle management of naval vessels, with a focus on delivering timely, technically sound solutions that maintain fleet availability and operational superiority. Ebona maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of specialized shipyard contractors, equipment lessors, and precision instrumentation suppliers, all of whom provide essential services and hardware for vessel overhauls and maintenance operations. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term vendor collaboration to support the shipyard’s demanding operational tempo. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ebona consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 61% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition, enhance industrial base resilience, and promote equitable access to Department of Defense contracting opportunities. His procurement patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for more than half of his portfolio, alongside specialized acquisitions in equipment leasing, motor and generator manufacturing, and precision measuring devices. This technical alignment underscores his expertise in naval industrial systems, ensuring acquisitions support the shipyard’s core mission of advanced maritime maintenance and modernization.