Evan Coburn

Evan W. Coburn serves as a Contract Specialist at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf (N39040), a critical facility under the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining and modernizing U.S. Navy submarines and surface vessels. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for industrial support services, precision mechanical components, and mission-critical equipment essential to naval readiness. His procurement portfolio emphasizes high-integrity fabrication, maintenance of specialized systems, and logistics support, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and operational requirements. Coburn’s work directly supports the shipyard’s mission to maintain the technical superiority and operational availability of the Navy’s fleet through reliable, standards-driven contracting. Coburn maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC., and KARDEX REMSTAR, LLC, among others. These partnerships span heavy industrial equipment leasing, valve manufacturing, and specialized maintenance services, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade environments. His contracting patterns demonstrate a focus on long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement instruments to accommodate mission-critical timelines and technical uncertainty. Coburn’s contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with approximately 80% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with nearly 20% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5, and a modest but deliberate allocation to Women-Owned Small Businesses. His practices reflect a balanced commitment to efficiency and socioeconomic goals, aligning with DoD objectives while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), and Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance (811310). These reflect deep technical expertise in procuring specialized mechanical systems, control devices, and industrial support services critical to submarine and surface vessel sustainment operations.