Hipolito Ferrer

Hipolito Ferrer serves as a Contract Specialist at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (N55236), a key facility within the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining naval vessel readiness through industrial-scale maintenance and repair. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical shipbuilding and repair services, industrial infrastructure, and specialized equipment essential to fleet operational availability. His acquisitions focus on complex, mission-critical contracts requiring technical oversight, compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, and coordination with naval engineering teams to ensure contractor deliverables meet stringent naval standards. Ferrer maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in shipyard support services, including W.V. Construction Company, Turn Key Scaffolding LLC, and Premier Scaffolding, Inc., which provide essential scaffolding and industrial access solutions. He also partners with Fairbanks Morse, LLC for marine propulsion and auxiliary equipment, and The Sherwin-Williams Company for protective coatings and marine-grade finishes. These vendor relationships reflect a preference for established, technically capable firms with proven experience in naval industrial environments and compliance with maritime safety and environmental regulations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ferrer consistently structures solicitations with a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) at 85.7%, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. His contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic programs that align with Department of Defense goals for inclusive industrial base development. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for over half of his portfolio, followed by NAICS 811420 (Reupholstery and Furniture Repair) for vessel interior refurbishment and NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) for instrumentation critical to maintenance operations. This specialization underscores his technical expertise in naval industrial systems and his ability to navigate complex, multi-disciplinary acquisition requirements.