WARCOM Contracting

Paul Negrido serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Special Warfare Command, supporting the procurement of mission-critical capabilities for elite special operations forces. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions spanning specialized equipment, technical training services, and infrastructure support essential to maritime and unconventional warfare readiness. His work directly enables operational superiority by ensuring timely delivery of high-performance gear, tactical systems, and training infrastructure aligned with SOCOM’s strategic priorities in mobility, unmanned systems integration, and mission-critical readiness. Negrido handles complex, mission-sensitive contracts requiring rigorous compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, often involving custom engineering and rapid turnaround timelines. Negrido maintains established relationships with key contractors including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in tactical maritime equipment, specialized fabrication, and operational support services. His contracting patterns indicate deep collaboration with niche manufacturers and service providers capable of delivering customized, low-volume, high-reliability solutions under strict security and performance standards. These partnerships are characterized by long-term trust, technical alignment, and responsiveness to evolving operational requirements. Negrido demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 43.5% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside programs dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base. He actively leverages the small business ecosystem to access agile, specialized capabilities often unavailable from larger prime contractors. His primary NAICS focus areas include All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699) and Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), reflecting procurement of advanced tactical training systems, specialized physical conditioning equipment, and customized operational simulators. He also procures professional technical services (541990) and recreation-related support services (713990), underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining warfighter readiness through both physical and cognitive development platforms.