Kenneth Stealing

Kenneth Stealing serves as a key procurement lead within the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize critical naval vessels through specialized industrial and engineering services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on shipyard maintenance, machinery support, and technical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with naval readiness standards and defense acquisition regulations. His acquisitions span precision engineering, heavy equipment leasing, and industrial heat treatment services, all essential to maintaining the operational integrity of the fleet. Stealing operates within a high-compliance environment requiring strict adherence to FAR and defense-specific procurement protocols. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industrial 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 vendors provide specialized ship repair capabilities, industrial machinery support, and technical services critical to dry-dock operations and vessel modernization. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, mission-aligned partners with proven expertise in naval industrial environments, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Stealing’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with equal emphasis on open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses without favoring specific designations like 8(a) or HUBZone, demonstrating a commitment to broad-based small business participation across the industrial supply base. His awards prioritize capability and capacity over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the shipyard’s operational urgency and technical specificity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332811 (Metal Heat Treating), 532490 (Industrial Machinery Leasing), 333924 (Industrial Truck and Stacker Manufacturing), and 531110 (Residential Building Lessors), reflecting a unique blend of heavy industrial, logistics, and facility support needs. He procures heat-treated components, material handling systems, and leased industrial equipment essential to shipyard infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval maintenance ecosystems.