Homer Shoup

Homer Shoup serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. He manages the acquisition of complex marine engineering systems, structural components, and industrial maintenance services essential to vessel integrity and longevity. His portfolio centers on shipbuilding and repair contracts, with frequent involvement in mechanical systems, precision-fabricated hardware, and specialized industrial equipment. Shoup ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the Navy’s mission to maintain fleet sustainability through timely, high-integrity sourcing. Shoup maintains established working relationships with key 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 vendors with proven expertise in naval-grade mechanical systems, electro-mechanical components, and shipyard fabrication services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contract management to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet stringent military specifications. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements, Shoup consistently supports small business participation, with approximately 37.5% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized marine and industrial services, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising technical rigor or operational readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), followed by 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in procuring heavy-duty marine systems, industrial fans, and electromechanical components critical to naval vessel propulsion, ventilation, and auxiliary systems.