Dylan Ford

Dylan J. Ford serves as a Contract Specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF (N4523A), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain fleet readiness through expert procurement of ship repair, industrial maintenance, and critical support services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific acquisition regulations. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex industrial and technical acquisitions essential to naval vessel lifecycle management, including drydock operations, machinery overhaul, and facility support services, all aligned with the Shipyard’s strategic imperative to maintain operational fleet availability. Ford 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 vendors provide specialized capabilities in shipyard infrastructure, precision testing equipment, crane systems, and industrial maintenance services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically proficient contractors with proven track records in naval environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. While the majority of his acquisitions (65.3%) are competed without set-asides, Ford demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 34.7% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages the small business ecosystem to enhance competition and innovation, consistently prioritizing qualified small businesses without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), reflecting deep expertise in naval industrial operations. He routinely procures precision maintenance equipment, crane systems, and facilities support services critical to sustaining complex naval platforms, demonstrating specialized knowledge in maritime industrial engineering and defense logistics.