Melvin A. Tiglao

Melvin A. Tiglao serves as a Contract Specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF (N4523A), under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for ship repair, maintenance, and industrial support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval engineering standards. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex, mission-critical contracts requiring technical oversight of shipyard infrastructure, propulsion systems, and precision industrial equipment, aligning directly with the shipyard’s mandate to deliver lifecycle sustainment for naval vessels. Tiglao maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These vendor partnerships span shipyard fabrication, specialized equipment rental, electronic calibration services, and marine propulsion maintenance, reflecting a preference for contractors with proven naval industrial experience and technical certifications. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission continuity and quality assurance in high-stakes maritime environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Tiglao consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to foster industry capacity and diversify the supplier base within the naval industrial base, with a focus on firms capable of delivering specialized shipyard services and precision components. His procurement expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with secondary focus on 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). This technical alignment underscores his deep familiarity with naval maintenance systems, electronic test equipment, and industrial logistics support, positioning him as a subject matter expert in shipyard-specific procurement domains.