Julio Hernandez

Julio Hernandez supports the procurement mission of Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound by managing critical acquisitions that sustain the readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. He oversees the acquisition of specialized marine engineering systems, structural components, and industrial maintenance hardware essential to vessel integrity and operational longevity. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for high-precision mechanical and electromechanical systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval technical specifications. His portfolio primarily focuses on mission-critical components requiring rigorous quality assurance and long-term lifecycle support. Hernandez maintains consistent relationships with leading industrial suppliers including TIMKEN GEARS & SERVICES INC., CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORP, BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., PALFINGER MARINE USA, LLC, and JERED LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval-grade valve systems, bearing assemblies, marine lifting equipment, and custom fabrication. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, supply chain reliability, and compliance with military specifications, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet complex fleet sustainment demands. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to all competitors, Hernandez consistently allocates nearly 30% of contract opportunities to small businesses under total small business set-asides (FAR 19.5). His pattern reflects a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor participation among qualified small firms, though he does not routinely prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. This approach balances mission-critical performance requirements with statutory small business goals. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 332911 (industrial valve manufacturing), 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), and 332991 (ball and roller bearing manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical systems critical to propulsion, hydraulics, and structural integrity. He regularly procures precision-fabricated hardware, marine-grade actuation systems, and environmental control equipment, demonstrating specialized knowledge in naval engineering domains and lifecycle support procurement.