Jay Masatsugu

Jay Masatsugu serves as a Contract Specialist at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard IMF (N32253), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain and modernize the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—he specializes in ship repair, mechanical overhauls, and industrial infrastructure support acquisitions. His work directly enables naval vessel readiness by ensuring timely delivery of precision-engineered components and complex repair services. Masatsugu routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 16, with a focus on industrial and technical services essential to shipyard operations. He maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key industrial partners including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CORP, XLEAGLE LLC, FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, and PHILIP RIEKE. These vendors provide specialized marine propulsion systems, heavy machinery, electrical controls, and precision fabrication services critical to shipyard maintenance cycles. Masatsugu’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in quality, timeliness, and regulatory adherence. Masatsugu consistently prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 40% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his portfolio remains open to all competitors, he actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses, ensuring equitable access to Navy industrial contracts. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to both operational readiness and statutory small business goals. His primary technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where he procures a broad range of marine-specific goods and services including propulsion system refurbishment, hull integrity upgrades, hydraulic and pneumatic component integration, and shipboard electrical system modernization. His deep domain expertise ensures contracts align with naval engineering standards and shipyard operational requirements.