Jorge Arcelay

Jorge Arcelay supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s Maritime command in Norfolk by managing critical procurement activities that sustain the U.S. Navy’s global fleet readiness. He oversees the acquisition of precision-engineered hardware and industrial components essential to shipboard propulsion, fluid systems, and control instrumentation, ensuring mission-critical reliability under extreme maritime conditions. His portfolio emphasizes durable, high-integrity equipment used in naval platforms, with a focus on long-life-cycle procurement strategies aligned with modernization initiatives for naval infrastructure. Arcelay’s work directly enables operational continuity by securing components that meet rigorous military specifications and environmental endurance standards. Arcelay maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including Allied Defense Industries, LLC, TAZA SUPPLIES INC, and GOVAGE, INC., who provide specialized industrial components, electronic subsystems, and mission-critical hardware. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and just-in-time delivery for naval maintenance cycles. His contracting approach prioritizes vendors with demonstrated capability in meeting MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards, fostering long-term supplier collaboration to ensure quality and availability across deployed fleets. His procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 25% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical supply chain reliability. He actively engages small businesses capable of delivering complex industrial goods, supporting socioeconomic goals while upholding operational readiness requirements. Arcelay’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335911 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing) and 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing), with additional activity in 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). He routinely acquires control panels, wiring harnesses, sensor interfaces, and embedded systems integral to naval vessel automation, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with maritime electronics and industrial control domains.