Remo Dela Cruz

Remo Dela Cruz serves as a key procurement professional within the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain fleet readiness through industrial maintenance and ship repair operations. Responsible for managing acquisition strategies for critical equipment and support services, Dela Cruz oversees contracts that enable the shipyard’s complex engineering and logistical operations. His work centers on securing specialized industrial machinery, maintenance tools, and rental services essential to vessel overhaul and readiness cycles, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational timelines. Dela Cruz maintains consistent relationships with a core group of vendors including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on reliable, mission-critical suppliers capable of delivering specialized marine-grade equipment, precision testing instruments, and heavy-duty industrial rental solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional procurement, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who understand naval industrial requirements. His procurement portfolio is evenly split between total small business set-asides and open competitions, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational needs. The consistent use of FAR 19.5 small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to engage qualified small businesses in supporting the shipyard’s industrial base, particularly those with expertise in marine equipment and industrial services. Dela Cruz’s acquisitions are exclusively categorized under NAICS 532490—Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing—reflecting a deep specialization in procuring temporary and long-term industrial equipment. This includes cranes, hoists, diagnostic tools, power systems, and marine-specific machinery essential to shipyard maintenance workflows. His expertise lies in ensuring that leased or rented assets meet stringent Navy technical standards while supporting just-in-time operational demands across drydock and overhaul facilities.