Eric Niemann

Eric Niemann serves as a Contracting Officer at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (N4523A), where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting the U.S. Navy’s fleet sustainment mission. He executes complex contracts for ship repair, industrial maintenance, and critical system overhauls, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations and naval engineering standards. His portfolio centers on mission-critical industrial services essential to maintaining vessel readiness, including drydock operations, propulsion system refurbishment, and precision component restoration. Niemann’s work directly enables the Navy’s strategic goal of extending the service life of naval platforms through disciplined contract administration and technical oversight. He maintains longstanding relationships with key industrial partners including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC—organizations recognized for their expertise in naval vessel maintenance, specialized equipment rental, calibration services, and marine propulsion support. These partnerships are characterized by consistent performance, technical reliability, and deep familiarity with naval infrastructure requirements. Niemann prioritizes vendors with proven experience in Navy-specific environments and a demonstrated capacity to meet stringent quality and safety standards. Niemann’s contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half competed without set-aside restrictions. He actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses with relevant industrial capabilities, particularly those qualified under general small business programs, fostering a competitive and diverse supplier base aligned with Navy industrial policy. His procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing everything from hull structural repairs and electrical system upgrades to hydraulic and mechanical component restoration. He specializes in procuring services requiring Navy-certified shipyard qualifications, welder certifications, and compliance with naval engineering specifications, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval industrial operations.