Jamie M Kershaw

Jamie M. Kershaw serves as the primary contracting lead for the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech), responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components that sustain U.S. Navy weapon systems. Their role is central to ensuring operational readiness by overseeing the procurement of high-reliability subsystems, including bare printed circuit boards, electronic connectors, valve assemblies, and precision machinery. Kershaw’s portfolio emphasizes technical fidelity and supply chain resilience, supporting the modernization and maintenance of naval platforms through complex, standards-driven contracting actions. Kershaw maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and industrial suppliers, most notably Raytheon Company, which is repeatedly selected for advanced electronics and subsystem integration. Additional key contractors include AMD International Technologies LLC and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade manufacturing and systems integration. These relationships are characterized by long-term reliance on technical expertise rather than competitive bidding, indicating a focus on mission-critical performance and supply chain continuity. Set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly dominated by unrestricted procurements, with 98.5% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Only 1.5% of contracts are allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides, suggesting a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and scale over socioeconomic preferences, though small business participation is not excluded. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing), followed by 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 333998 (Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery). This reflects deep expertise in electronics manufacturing, wiring devices, and precision mechanical systems essential for naval combat systems, demonstrating a technical domain mastery in high-reliability hardware acquisition.