Rabi K Peifer

Rabi K. Peifer serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts for marine engineering systems, structural components, and precision-fabricated hardware, Peifer ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the Navy’s strategic priorities for vessel integrity and longevity. His portfolio primarily encompasses industrial maintenance services, mechanical subsystems, and fabricated metal components critical to naval vessel sustainment and modernization. Peifer maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including TIMKEN GEARS & SERVICES INC., CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORP, BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., PALFINGER MARINE USA, LLC, and JERED LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized manufacturers and marine industrial suppliers capable of delivering high-precision, mission-critical equipment under stringent naval specifications. His contracting approach emphasizes technical competency, supply chain reliability, and performance-based outcomes, fostering collaborative vendor engagements that prioritize quality assurance and timely delivery in support of fleet maintenance cycles. While the majority of his acquisitions are competed without set-asides (67.1%), Peifer demonstrates strong support for small business participation, with over 31% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also facilitates HUBZone contracting opportunities, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand access for economically disadvantaged businesses in underserved communities. His socioeconomic contracting patterns align with DoN goals to enhance supplier diversity while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Peifer’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing), 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), and 331491 (Nonferrous Metal Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding). He routinely acquires specialized marine hardware, structural steel assemblies, and precision-engineered components used in propulsion systems, hull integrity, and auxiliary equipment, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval engineering requirements and industrial fabrication standards.