Phillip M. Lee

Phillip M. Lee serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for advancing mission-critical naval capabilities through the acquisition of advanced technology systems and support services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and cyber-enabled decision support systems. His acquisitions span integrated hardware, software infrastructure, and mission-specific engineering services, ensuring operational readiness across naval platforms. Lee’s work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in enhancing sensor networks, secure communications, and armored vehicle systems through agile, performance-based contracting. Lee maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These relationships reflect a preference for niche technical providers with expertise in systems engineering, tactical IT integration, and mission support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes and long-term sustainment, fostering collaborative vendor partnerships that align with evolving naval operational requirements and cybersecurity standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lee consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding the defense industrial base and leveraging innovative capabilities from non-traditional and socioeconomically disadvantaged vendors. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach, integrating small business innovation with the reliability of established technical partners. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 532420 (office equipment leasing), 541513 (computer facilities management), and 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), underscoring expertise in acquiring integrated computing infrastructure, secure data center services, and specialized hardware systems. He also procures mission-critical chemical preparations and nonresidential facility leasing to support operational logistics and secure environments, reflecting a broad yet technically grounded domain of expertise in naval sustainment and modernization.