Nathan DeGuzman

Nathan DeGuzman serves as a key procurement specialist within the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain fleet readiness through industrial maintenance and ship repair operations. Though holding no formal title, his secondary role is instrumental in executing acquisition strategies for critical shipyard services, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and industrial base requirements. He routinely handles complex contracts for vessel overhaul support, precision maintenance systems, and facility services, aligning procurements with lifecycle management goals and operational tempo demands. His work directly enables the shipyard’s capacity to deliver mission-critical naval asset sustainment across the Pacific Fleet. DeGuzman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industrial contractors, including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval shipyard environments, particularly those capable of delivering specialized marine maintenance, calibration services, and heavy equipment support. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical proficiency, and past performance in high-stakes, safety-sensitive operations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in regulatory compliance and mission alignment. His procurement approach prioritizes small business participation, with 58.8% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance industrial resilience within the regional defense supply chain. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring deep expertise in naval vessel maintenance and repair services. He also regularly procures janitorial services (NAICS 561720) and testing laboratory services (NAICS 541380), ensuring shipyard facilities meet stringent operational and safety standards. His technical domain expertise spans marine industrial systems, non-destructive testing, and facility sustainment, making him a critical link between operational needs and contract execution in a complex naval infrastructure environment.