Ferbien Encomienda

Ferbien Encomienda serves as a key procurement professional at Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, supporting the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets through the acquisition of critical marine engineering systems, structural components, and industrial maintenance services. Responsible for managing complex contract actions under the Department of the Navy’s N00406 authority, Encomienda specializes in sourcing precision-fabricated hardware, mechanical systems, and mission-critical repair services essential to vessel longevity and fleet sustainability. Their procurement portfolio spans high-integrity fabrication, electro-mechanical systems, and specialized industrial maintenance, ensuring compliance with naval technical standards and lifecycle support requirements. Encomienda maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and maritime contractors including TIMKEN GEARS & SERVICES INC., CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORP, BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., PALFINGER MARINE USA, LLC, and JERED LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on Tier 1 suppliers with proven expertise in naval-grade mechanical systems, marine lifting equipment, and shipboard maintenance solutions. The contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, with a preference for vendors possessing AS9100, ISO 9001, or NAVSEA certification. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Encomienda’s contracting patterns, with over 52% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and innovation among small businesses, particularly those qualified under SBA socioeconomic programs. While no single set-aside category dominates, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to broadening vendor diversity and enhancing industrial base capacity within the naval supply chain. The primary technical domains include commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance (NAICS 811310) and computer-related services (NAICS 541519/541511), alongside shipbuilding and repair (NAICS 336611) and fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332999). Encomienda’s expertise lies in procuring specialized maintenance services, custom software for fleet logistics, and precision-engineered components critical to naval vessel integrity and operational endurance.