Kenneth (Kenny) Dietz

Kenneth (Kenny) Dietz serves as a key procurement professional at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain and modernize critical naval vessels through industrial and engineering services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on ship repair, machinery maintenance, and industrial support, ensuring fleet readiness through precision contracting aligned with naval engineering standards. His work directly enables the shipyard’s operational sustainability by facilitating timely access to specialized technical services and mission-critical equipment, often under tight regulatory and compliance frameworks. Dietz maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of qualified contractors, including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval shipyard environments, particularly those capable of delivering complex machinery repair, marine fabrication, and industrial maintenance services under stringent Navy specifications. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term vendor performance over transactional engagements. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to foster competition and capability development among qualified small firms. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals and a proactive approach to expanding the industrial base. Dietz’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), complemented by significant activity in 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair) and 532490 (Industrial Equipment Leasing). He routinely acquires services related to propulsion system overhauls, hull integrity restoration, crane and hoist maintenance, and specialized marine tooling—domains requiring deep technical knowledge of naval platform systems and defense industrial standards. His expertise ensures that contracted services meet the high-fidelity requirements of naval vessel sustainment.