Naquan C. Bostick

Naquan C. Bostick serves as a Contract Specialist at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (N55236), a key facility within the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining naval vessel readiness through industrial-scale maintenance and repair. In this role, Bostick manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical shipbuilding, repair, and industrial support contracts, ensuring alignment with naval engineering requirements and regulatory compliance under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. His acquisitions primarily support the modernization and operational availability of fleet assets, focusing on specialized shipyard infrastructure, industrial equipment, and mission-critical maintenance services. Bostick maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in shipyard services, including W.V. Construction Company, Turn Key Scaffolding LLC, and Premier Scaffolding, Inc., which provide essential scaffolding and industrial access solutions. He also collaborates with Fairbanks Morse, LLC, and The Sherwin-Williams Company for propulsion system components and protective coatings, respectively. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine environments and naval-grade specifications, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and technical precision in delivery. A strong advocate for small business participation, Bostick consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 61% of his awards designated for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, fostering opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms within the ship repair and industrial services sectors. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring deep expertise in naval industrial operations. He also frequently procures equipment under NAICS 532490 for specialized machinery leasing and NAICS 333413 and 333514 for industrial control systems and tooling, demonstrating technical fluency in marine engineering support domains.