Robert J. Centeno

Robert J. Centeno 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 complex ship repair, maintenance, and industrial support acquisitions. He manages a portfolio of contracts focused on naval vessel lifecycle management, overseeing the acquisition of specialized industrial services, precision maintenance systems, and shipyard infrastructure support. His work directly enables the modernization and operational availability of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet, ensuring compliance with defense procurement standards and technical specifications for critical naval systems. Centeno maintains consistent relationships with core industrial contractors including Lake Union Drydock Co., Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., Fluke Electronics Corp., Pauley Rodine Inc., and Motive Power Marine, LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on established vendors with proven expertise in drydock operations, industrial equipment rental, precision diagnostic instrumentation, marine propulsion systems, and heavy-duty maritime maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical capability, and adherence to naval engineering standards, favoring proven performers with demonstrated experience in naval shipyard environments. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he consistently allocates 11.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured commitment to small business participation where market conditions permit and competition remains robust. Centeno’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which accounts for nearly 90% of his activity, underscoring deep expertise in naval ship repair, hull maintenance, propulsion system overhauls, and industrial fabrication. The remaining 11.1% falls under NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), encompassing specialized components and custom-engineered marine equipment. His technical domain expertise centers on mission-critical naval industrial operations requiring stringent quality control and compliance with Navy technical manuals and safety protocols.