Nathan Britt

Nathan Britt serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Maritime – Pearl Harbor, supporting the operational readiness of U.S. naval forces through the acquisition of mission-critical maritime components. He manages a portfolio of contracts for precision-engineered hardware essential to shipboard systems, including fluid power valves, specialized fasteners, marine-grade seals, woven fabric assemblies, and custom metal fabrications. His work ensures the continuous supply of high-reliability components that sustain the structural, mechanical, and electrical integrity of naval vessels, directly aligning with DLA Maritime’s mission to maintain maritime logistics resilience across the Pacific theater. Britt cultivates strategic relationships with a broad network of small business suppliers, prioritizing partnerships with manufacturers certified under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB. His contracting patterns reflect a consistent emphasis on vendor diversity and local industrial capacity, fostering long-term collaborations with firms capable of delivering low-volume, high-precision parts under stringent military specifications. He actively engages with suppliers who demonstrate technical agility, quality assurance compliance, and the ability to meet urgent operational timelines. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Britt consistently structures solicitations as 100% small business set-asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for eligible firms. His procurement strategy prioritizes socioeconomic goals without compromising technical performance, embedding small business inclusion into the core of every acquisition cycle. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 327910 (abrasive product manufacturing), 313210 (broadwoven fabric mills), 332912 (fluid power valve and hose fitting manufacturing), and 336612 (boat building). He specializes in sourcing ruggedized components for harsh marine environments, requiring expertise in material certifications, MIL-SPEC compliance, and corrosion-resistant engineering. His domain knowledge spans hydraulic systems, marine electrical conduits, and structural reinforcements critical to naval vessel sustainment.