Nathan W. Bergert

Nathan W. Bergert serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc Wva under the Department of the Army’s W911PT organization, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical industrial capabilities to sustain the readiness of U.S. Army artillery and munitions systems. His procurement activities center on the acquisition of high-precision metal components, machine tools, and specialized industrial equipment essential to ordnance production at Watervliet Arsenal. He manages complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the agency’s modernization and sustainment priorities. Bergert maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including FinCANTIERI Marine Repair LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, The Blackledge Group, Inc., DMYLES INC., and RDC JPA Architecture, L.L.L.P. These partnerships reflect a focus on industrial maintenance, facility modernization, and precision manufacturing services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical expertise in ordnance-supporting infrastructure, and adherence to stringent defense quality standards. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 43.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions are open to all competitors, Bergert actively prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising mission-critical technical requirements. Bergert’s technical domain expertise lies in NAICS sectors 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging), 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), 333515 (Cutting Tool Manufacturing), and 333514 (Special Die and Tool Manufacturing), with additional focus on 331313 (Alumina Refining). He procures custom-forged components, precision dies, jigs, fixtures, and industrial machinery integral to artillery shell production and maintenance, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-grade metallurgy and manufacturing processes.