Gregory F. Kaiser

Gregory F. Kaiser serves as a Contracting Officer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NAVSWC PHIL), where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical engineering and systems integration capabilities for U.S. Navy surface ships. Responsible for managing full lifecycle procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, he specializes in complex acquisitions for shipboard propulsion, damage control, ballast systems, and industrial control infrastructure. His portfolio encompasses both development and sustainment contracts, ensuring operational readiness through the acquisition of advanced electronic systems, mechanical components, and integrated naval platforms. Kaiser’s work directly supports the Navy’s modernization priorities by aligning contracting strategies with technical requirements for next-generation warship capabilities. He maintains established relationships with leading defense and industrial contractors including FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, LEIDOS, INC., ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION, G. S. E. DYNAMICS, INC., and KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC. These partnerships reflect a balance between large prime contractors delivering integrated systems and specialized vendors providing niche components and technical services. Kaiser consistently engages these firms through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in technical rigor and performance accountability. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over 35% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 8% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of socioeconomic set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses within the naval systems supply chain. Kaiser’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), and 334513 (Industrial Process Control Instruments), reflecting deep expertise in systems engineering, naval platform integration, and instrumentation for shipboard environments. He regularly procures specialized equipment for propulsion control, ballast management, and industrial automation, ensuring that acquired technologies meet rigorous Navy safety, reliability, and interoperability standards.