Lori Scherzi-Brubaker

Lori A. Scherzi-Brubaker serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS), operating under agency code N00104. She plays a critical role in sustaining the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems by managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. Her responsibilities encompass the end-to-end contracting lifecycle for high-reliability subsystems, including pumping systems, valve assemblies, precision instrumentation, and circuit board manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery of components essential for maintenance, repair, and modernization of naval platforms. Her work directly supports the Navy’s broader mission to maintain combat-ready fleets through reliable, technologically advanced hardware procurement. She maintains consistent, long-term relationships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade manufacturing and systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based outcomes, often engaging contractors with specialized expertise in aerospace and naval-grade component production. These partnerships are characterized by repeat awards and deep technical alignment with Navy requirements. Scherzi-Brubaker’s contracting portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 86.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 13.5% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides, consistently supporting qualified small firms capable of delivering precision-engineered solutions. Her primary NAICS focus areas include industrial valve manufacturing (332911), rubber and plastics hose and belting (326220), other engine equipment manufacturing (333618), analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516), and motor vehicle transmission and powertrain parts (336350). This reflects a specialized domain expertise in mechanical subsystems, fluid control systems, and high-precision instrumentation critical to naval weapon system functionality.