Jesse Schimke

Jesse Schimke serves as a key procurement lead within the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain fleet readiness through industrial maintenance and ship repair operations. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, Schimke oversees contracts for mission-critical equipment and industrial services essential to naval vessel lifecycle management. Their work spans the full spectrum of procurement activities—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Navy technical standards and regulatory compliance. Schimke primarily handles acquisitions for specialized industrial systems, including fluid power components, environmental control units, and precision measurement devices critical to shipyard operations. Schimke maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industrial suppliers, including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval-grade maintenance, HVAC systems, electrical instrumentation, and marine propulsion support. The procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, reliability, and long-term service support, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate deep domain knowledge in naval industrial environments. While the majority of acquisitions (86.7%) are conducted as full and open competitions, Schimke consistently allocates 13.3% of contract opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards. There is no evidence of preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven small business engagement rather than socioeconomic categorization. Schimke’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 333415 (HVAC and refrigeration systems), 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), 333996 (fluid power pumps and motors), 334514 (fluid metering devices), and 336611 (shipbuilding and repair). These categories reflect deep technical expertise in naval industrial systems, with an emphasis on precision-engineered components that support vessel sustainment, safety, and operational endurance.