Preston Grant

Preston Grant serves as a Contracting Officer within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Navy weapon systems. His portfolio focuses on high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, precision machined parts, and circuit board manufacturing, ensuring operational readiness across naval platforms. Grant executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS, with expertise in complex technical solicitations requiring stringent quality assurance and supply chain traceability for defense-critical applications. He maintains strong, recurring relationships with key defense contractors including Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, reflecting a pattern of sustained partnerships with established Tier-1 suppliers capable of delivering high-integrity components under tight operational timelines. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, technical evaluation rigor, and long-term vendor reliability, often resulting in multiple-awardIDIQ and single-source justifications for mission-essential hardware with limited market alternatives. Grant’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 68.9% of awards issued without set-aside, yet he consistently integrates small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (27.8%) and 8(a) competed contracts (3.3%), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational urgency and socioeconomic goals. His approach ensures compliance with FAR 19.5 while maintaining access to specialized technical capabilities. His primary NAICS focus lies in Ship Building and Repairing (336611) and Boat Building (336612), with significant activity in Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611). He routinely procures mission-critical subsystems for naval propulsion, control systems, and embedded electronics, requiring deep domain knowledge in defense-grade manufacturing standards and naval engineering specifications.