Douglas McCreary

Douglas McCreary serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within the maritime defense sector. He oversees the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and national defense priorities. His work directly supports the acquisition of naval vessels, ship repair services, and related maritime systems, aligning with the agency’s mission to maintain a ready and resilient maritime force. McCreary specializes in full and open competitions under FAR Part 15, frequently handling cost-reimbursement and fixed-price contracts for large-scale shipbuilding and maintenance initiatives. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, McCreary’s procurement portfolio consistently engages prime contractors with proven expertise in naval architecture, dry dock operations, and advanced ship systems integration. He maintains a results-driven approach to vendor selection, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and industrial base readiness over preference-based set-asides. His working relationships reflect a focus on established defense industrial partners with the capacity to deliver mission-critical maritime assets under stringent quality and schedule requirements. McCreary’s contracting patterns show a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition among qualified industrial entities capable of meeting the technical and operational demands of naval shipbuilding. His approach prioritizes capability and readiness over socioeconomic categorization, consistent with the unique scale and security requirements of the maritime defense domain. His primary focus is on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where he procures a range of services including new construction of naval vessels, dry-docking, structural repairs, propulsion system upgrades, and hull maintenance. McCreary possesses deep technical expertise in naval engineering standards, shipyard infrastructure requirements, and defense logistics, making him a key liaison between operational Navy requirements and industrial execution.