Gregory F. Kaiser, Jr.

Gregory F. Kaiser, Jr. serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, supporting the U.S. Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize surface ship systems. He manages complex acquisition programs focused on advanced engineering, shipboard integration, and mission-critical infrastructure, including propulsion, damage control, ballast, and industrial control systems. His work ensures operational readiness through the timely procurement of technically sophisticated solutions aligned with Navy modernization priorities. Kaiser typically handles sole-source and competitive contracts for research, development, and maintenance services requiring deep technical expertise and systems engineering oversight. He maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, LEIDOS, INC., ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION, G. S. E. DYNAMICS, INC., and KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven capabilities in naval engineering, mechanical systems, and shipboard integration. Kaiser’s contracting approach emphasizes technical reliability and long-term sustainment, often leveraging existing vendor qualifications and past performance to streamline acquisition timelines while ensuring mission-critical system integrity. Kaiser’s procurement portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission need and system performance above small business participation targets. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides are utilized, his office maintains compliance with all federal procurement regulations and regularly evaluates small business capabilities for potential future integration. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and NAICS 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), indicating a dual emphasis on innovation and lifecycle sustainment. He procures advanced engineering services, prototype development, system upgrades, and specialized maintenance for naval propulsion and control systems, demonstrating deep expertise in mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems integration for surface combatants and support vessels.