Kenneth S. Goodson

Kenneth S. Goodson serves as a Strategic Sourcing professional responsible for leading end-to-end acquisition strategies within the maritime and shipbuilding sector. In this role, he aligns procurement initiatives with national defense and maritime infrastructure objectives, ensuring timely delivery of complex shipbuilding and repair services through competitive, transparent processes. His work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and requirement definition to contract award and performance management—focusing on high-value, technically demanding procurements that support naval and commercial vessel readiness. Goodson collaborates with a broad spectrum of industrial contractors specializing in ship construction, marine systems integration, and naval architecture. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with Tier-1 shipyards, specialized marine engineering firms, and Tier-2 suppliers of propulsion, hull, and combat systems. His approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, fostering collaboration across the defense industrial base. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under open, non-set-aside solicitations. This indicates a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial capacity rather than socioeconomic targeting, aligning with mission-critical needs where specialized expertise outweighs small business participation requirements. Goodson’s primary focus is on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where he procures everything from new construction of military and auxiliary vessels to major overhauls, dry-docking, and modernization of existing fleets. His technical expertise lies in naval engineering systems, structural integrity standards, and compliance with U.S. Navy and Coast Guard specifications, making him a key player in sustaining national maritime superiority through strategic sourcing.