Miguel D. Mirano

Miguel D. Mirano serves as a Contract Specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF (N4523A), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. fleet through expert procurement of ship repair, maintenance, and industrial support services. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from solicitation and source selection to contract administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific regulations. His portfolio primarily encompasses shipbuilding and repair contracts, requiring technical knowledge of naval vessel systems, drydock operations, and precision industrial maintenance. Mirano plays a critical role in aligning procurement strategy with the Shipyard’s strategic goals of fleet availability and mission-critical sustainment. Mirano maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized industrial services such as drydocking, equipment rental, calibration, valve manufacturing, and marine propulsion support. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance-based outcomes, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in consistent delivery and regulatory compliance. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of naval industrial work. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 22.2% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission needs and socioeconomic objectives. Mirano’s primary NAICS focus is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for nearly 78% of his acquisitions, followed by 238990 (Specialty Trade Contractors) and 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing). His expertise lies in procuring high-precision, mission-critical services and equipment essential to naval vessel sustainment, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system overhauls, underscoring his deep technical understanding of naval industrial operations.