Neil Lichtenstein

Neil Lichtenstein serves as a key procurement professional within the federal acquisition community, specializing in shipbuilding and repair acquisitions under NAICS 336611. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of naval and maritime infrastructure contracts, from requirement definition and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award. He plays a critical role in ensuring the agency’s fleet modernization and maintenance objectives are met through compliant, efficient contracting practices. His portfolio primarily includes complex engineering services, vessel repair, dry-docking, and shipyard infrastructure support, requiring deep technical understanding of naval architecture and maritime systems. Lichtenstein maintains a broad network of qualified industrial contractors, including shipyards, marine engineering firms, and specialized maintenance providers with proven capabilities in naval vessel sustainment. He engages with both large prime contractors and mid-tier vendors possessing relevant Navy or Coast Guard experience, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding and technical merit, ensuring access to the most capable industrial base while maintaining stringent quality and safety standards. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical delivery over programmatic diversity goals. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach ensures that only vendors with proven expertise in complex maritime systems are selected. Lichtenstein’s domain expertise centers exclusively on NAICS 336611, encompassing the design, construction, overhaul, and repair of military and government-owned vessels. He routinely procures services related to hull and machinery maintenance, propulsion system upgrades, electrical retrofitting, and dry-dock facility operations. His technical acumen spans naval engineering standards, Coast Guard regulations, and Defense Logistics Agency specifications, positioning him as a specialist in maritime industrial acquisition.