Keith A. Shaner

Keith Shaner serves as a Contracting Officer for the Supply of Shipbuilding Groton under the Department of the Navy, where he manages the procurement of mission-critical components for naval vessel construction, maintenance, and modernization. His portfolio centers on specialized electronic systems, guidance components, and precision instrumentation essential to submarine and surface ship readiness. Shaner executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific acquisition policies while aligning procurements with strategic fleet modernization goals. He maintains established relationships with key contractors including JO-KELL INC., HC Merchandisers, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Dumonde Group, LLC, and Tent Company of Norfolk LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering high-reliability electronics, technical support services, and specialized shipboard infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical validation, fostering long-term vendor collaboration with both large prime contractors and niche suppliers possessing niche expertise in naval systems integration. Shaner demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 57% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation, including a consistent use of 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diversified supplier base capable of meeting the Navy’s demanding technical requirements. His contracting patterns align with broader DoD goals to enhance industrial base capacity through inclusive procurement. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories related to electronic component manufacturing, including printed circuit assembly, other electronic components, and measuring and controlling devices, alongside specialized procurement for guided missile and space vehicle parts. Shaner’s expertise centers on procuring high-integrity electronic assemblies, avionics, sensor systems, and mission-critical instrumentation that directly support naval combat systems and shipboard automation.