Kyle Slusser Contract Specialist

Kyle J. Slusser serves as a primary contracting professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Navy weapon systems. His portfolio centers on high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision circuit board manufacturing, ensuring operational readiness of naval platforms through timely and technically rigorous procurement actions. Slusser’s work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain the combat effectiveness of advanced naval weaponry by securing components that meet stringent military specifications and environmental durability standards. Slusser maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, as well as specialized suppliers like The Entwistle Company LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven capabilities in defense-grade manufacturing, systems integration, and compliance with MIL-STD and AS9100 quality frameworks. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on trusted vendors with deep technical expertise in explosives handling, electronic warfare components, and precision-machined mechanical assemblies critical to ordnance systems. Slusser’s procurement activity is entirely classified under No Set-Aside, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, this reflects the specialized nature of the components procured—requiring certified defense industrial base vendors with unique clearance levels and production certifications rather than broad socioeconomic targeting. His primary NAICS classification is 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), underscoring his deep specialization in the acquisition of high-hazard, precision-engineered components for ordnance, detonation systems, and pyrotechnic devices. Slusser’s expertise lies in navigating the complex regulatory and safety protocols governing explosives procurement, ensuring compliance with DOT, ATF, and DoD safety standards while maintaining supply chain continuity for critical naval weapons platforms.