Kenneth E. Butler

Kenneth E. Butler serves as a Contract Specialist at the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (N40027), where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions critical to sustaining the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for ship maintenance, repair, and modernization under NAICS 336611, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness objectives. He routinely handles complex, technically demanding acquisitions involving dry-docking services, structural overhauls, hull and machinery upgrades, and specialized system integrations essential to extending the service life of naval vessels. Butler’s work directly supports the Center’s strategic imperative to maintain combat-effective warships through precision contracting and rigorous oversight. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Butler maintains a consistent engagement pattern with qualified industrial vendors specializing in naval shipyard services, marine engineering, and defense-grade fabrication. He collaborates closely with both large-tier prime contractors and qualified small businesses, fostering partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of mission-critical repair capabilities. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure operational continuity for the Navy’s fleet. Butler demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) programs, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden the industrial base while maintaining high standards of quality and readiness. His technical domain is exclusively focused on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where he procures specialized services such as dry-dock utilization, weld repairs, propulsion system overhauls, electrical retrofits, and corrosion control. Butler’s expertise lies in navigating the intricate technical requirements of naval vessel sustainment, ensuring all acquisitions meet Navy engineering standards and maritime safety regulations.