Derek Shirley

Derek Shirley serves as a Contract Specialist, where he supports the agency's procurement mission through the administration of various acquisition requirements. His role involves managing the contracting lifecycle to ensure the effective procurement of goods and services necessary to meet organizational objectives. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a high volume of full and open competition, with a significant majority of awards being processed without specific set-aside designations. Additionally, the agency utilizes non-competitive procedures, such as awards to a single responsible source when no other supplies or services can satisfy the mission requirements. The agency's procurement patterns show a heavy concentration in high-tech manufacturing and maritime industrial sectors. The primary focus of acquisitions involves shipbuilding and repairing, alongside significant requirements for aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. Furthermore, the agency procures specialized technical equipment, specifically within the domain of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.