Tory Cheatham

Tory Terrell Cheatham serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), supporting the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions, Cheatham focuses on sustaining advanced naval platforms by procuring high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, precision machinery, and control electronics. Their work directly enables maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts across naval fleets, ensuring the continued functionality of weapon systems under demanding operational conditions. Cheatham maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense and industrial suppliers, most notably Raytheon Company, which appears repeatedly as a primary contractor for advanced electronic and electro-mechanical components. Additional key partners include AMD International Technologies LLC and The Entwistle Company LLC, indicating a reliance on specialized vendors with expertise in precision manufacturing and system integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven capabilities in delivering high-integrity, military-specification components under stringent quality and compliance standards. Set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 94.4% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and supply chain reliability over socioeconomic preferences. Only 5.6% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a selective approach that prioritizes performance and readiness over socioeconomic targets. Cheatham’s procurement portfolio is concentrated in specialized NAICS categories, with primary focus on 332919 (metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing), 325199 (basic organic chemical manufacturing), and 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing). These reflect deep technical expertise in procuring fluid control systems, chemical feedstocks for munitions and coatings, and electro-mechanical power systems—domains critical to naval weapon system sustainment and performance.