Dylan Ford

Dylan Ford supports procurement operations at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, a critical Department of the Navy facility responsible for sustaining the readiness of the U.S. Navy’s fleet through complex ship repair, maintenance, and industrial support services. While not holding a formal title, Ford plays a vital role in executing acquisition strategies aligned with the shipyard’s mission to manage the lifecycle of naval vessels. His work centers on procuring industrial services and technical support essential to maintaining combat-ready warships, including machinery repair, precision equipment servicing, and facility leasing. He handles a diverse portfolio of contracts governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) protocols, ensuring compliance with defense-specific standards and operational timelines. Ford maintains consistent relationships with key vendors including Lake Union Drydock Co., Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., Fluke Electronics Corp., Pauley Rodine Inc., and Motive Power Marine, LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on specialized industrial service providers capable of delivering high-precision maintenance, equipment rental, and calibration services under stringent naval requirements. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established contractors with proven track records in maritime industrial environments, fostering long-term reliability and technical alignment with shipyard needs. His procurement activity reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with 37.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without favoring specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. The majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, emphasizing capability over classification. Ford’s primary focus lies in NAICS 811310 and 811210 for industrial and electronic equipment repair, 541380 for testing and calibration services, and 531120 for nonresidential facility leasing. These reflect deep technical expertise in sustaining complex naval systems through precision maintenance, metrology support, and mission-critical infrastructure management.