Derek W. Diep

Derek W. Diep serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, supporting the U.S. Navy’s mission to modernize and sustain surface ship systems. He manages complex acquisitions for advanced engineering services, shipboard integration, and mission-critical mechanical and electronic systems, ensuring operational readiness across naval platforms. His work directly enables the development, testing, and lifecycle support of propulsion, damage control, ballast, and industrial control infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s strategic focus on technological resilience and fleet modernization. Diep maintains longstanding relationships with prime contractors including FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, LEIDOS, INC., ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION, G. S. E. DYNAMICS, INC., and KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC, reflecting a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in naval systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, often partnering with vendors capable of delivering high-reliability components and engineering solutions under stringent military specifications. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 87.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation remains modest at 12.8%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting targeted opportunities for capable small firms without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. Diep’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep engagement with systems engineering, analysis, and technical integration. Secondary focus areas include shipbuilding and repair (336611), mechanical power transmission equipment (333613), and metal container manufacturing (332439), underscoring his expertise in procurement for naval propulsion, control systems, and structural components critical to surface combatants and support vessels.