Reid Saito

Reid Saito serves as the primary procurement lead at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard IMF, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize the U.S. Navy’s fleet. His role centers on executing complex industrial contracts for ship repair, mechanical overhauls, and infrastructure support, ensuring naval vessels maintain operational readiness through precision engineering and long-term maintenance planning. He handles a diverse portfolio of procurement actions under the Department of the Navy, primarily focused on industrial and shipyard-specific services, with an emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense logistics standards. Saito maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key industrial contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CORP, XLEAGLE LLC, FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, and PHILIP RIEKE. These partnerships reflect a strategic alignment with vendors capable of delivering specialized marine propulsion systems, heavy machinery repair, and mission-critical component refurbishment. His contracting patterns favor established defense-industrial partners with proven capabilities in naval shipyard environments, while maintaining rigorous performance and compliance oversight. A defining feature of Saito’s procurement strategy is his strong commitment to small business participation, with over 61% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster economic resilience within the defense industrial base by prioritizing small, locally based vendors with expertise in shipyard support services, equipment maintenance, and environmental compliance. His contracting patterns consistently align with socioeconomic goals, promoting equitable access to federal opportunities for small businesses in Hawaii and the Pacific region. His technical focus centers on NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair) and 336611 (shipbuilding and repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval vessel maintenance, mechanical system overhaul, and industrial infrastructure support. He routinely procures services related to propulsion unit refurbishment, crane and hoist maintenance, waste treatment, and site preparation—all essential to sustaining the operational tempo of the Pacific Fleet.