John V. Rocks

John V. Rocks serves as a Procuring Contracting Officer at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (N55236), under the Department of the Navy, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical industrial and engineering services essential to naval vessel sustainment and modernization. His portfolio encompasses complex procurements for ship repair infrastructure, specialized machinery, and technical engineering support, ensuring fleet readiness through timely and compliant contract award and administration. He plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with the Center’s mission to maintain operational availability of naval assets through robust industrial base partnerships and mission-critical procurement execution. John regularly collaborates with a core group of established contractors including W. V. Construction Company, Turn Key Scaffolding LLC, Premier Scaffolding, Inc., Fairbanks Morse, LLC, and The Sherwin-Williams Company, reflecting a pattern of sustained partnerships in industrial maintenance, coating systems, and heavy equipment services. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements in technical, safety-sensitive, and mission-critical environments, indicating a preference for vendors with proven performance in naval industrial settings and deep domain expertise in shipyard operations. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-aside, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation through 33.3% Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster competition and expand the industrial base among qualified small firms. John’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 532490 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Rental), each accounting for one-third of his portfolio, with significant activity in shipbuilding and repair (336611) and HVAC systems for industrial facilities (333415). His expertise centers on procuring technical services and specialized equipment critical to naval engineering operations, with a deep understanding of the regulatory and safety requirements governing maritime industrial environments.