nickson Hatungimana

Nickson Hatungimana serves as a Contract Specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF (N4523A), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain fleet readiness through expert acquisition of industrial maintenance, ship repair, and critical equipment services. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and naval acquisition policies. His portfolio centers on complex, mission-critical contracts requiring technical precision and industrial logistics expertise, primarily supporting vessel overhaul, machinery maintenance, and naval infrastructure sustainment. Hatungimana maintains consistent working relationships with key 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 reliance on established vendors with proven capabilities in naval-grade repair, precision testing equipment, and heavy machinery support. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term collaborations that align with the shipyard’s operational tempo and quality standards. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 79.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a deliberate 20.8% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to leveraging small business innovation without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical requirements. He actively engages with qualified small businesses, particularly those with relevant industrial certifications, to broaden vendor diversity while ensuring mission readiness. His primary NAICS focus is on 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), accounting for 40% of his portfolio, followed by 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) at 15.6%. He routinely procures precision diagnostic tools, hydraulic and propulsion system overhauls, industrial rental equipment, and specialized vessel maintenance services. His technical expertise lies in industrial naval systems, equipment lifecycle management, and contractor performance oversight within high-stakes shipyard environments.