Joshua C Carter

Joshua C. Carter serves as a Contract Specialist at Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, where he plays a critical role in securing mission-critical marine engineering systems and industrial maintenance services essential to the readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific acquisition policies. His portfolio centers on high-integrity components, precision-fabricated hardware, and mechanical systems that sustain vessel operability, with a focus on reliability, durability, and naval engineering standards. Carter maintains longstanding partnerships with key vendors including Timken Gears & Services Inc., Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp, Bellingham Marine Industries, Palfinger Marine USA, and Jered LLC, reflecting a preference for established suppliers with proven expertise in naval-grade mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. These relationships are built on technical rigor, consistent performance, and adherence to military specifications, with a pattern of recompeting and extending contracts based on sustained quality and mission alignment. His contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with over 41% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. While HUBZone set-asides account for a minor share, his portfolio reflects a balanced strategy that maximizes competition while ensuring access to capable small manufacturers and service providers. Carter’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to fabricated metal products, motor and generator manufacturing, and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, with secondary emphasis on nautical system instrumentation and engine equipment. His technical expertise spans the acquisition of propulsion components, marine mechanical systems, and precision-fabricated structural parts critical to fleet sustainment and modernization.