Ronald N. Quarles

Ronald N. Quarles serves as a Contract Specialist within the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to sustain the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for critical marine systems, with a focus on ship repair, propulsion components, marine HVAC, and navigation instrumentation. Quarles ensures acquisitions align with DoD regulatory frameworks and operational readiness requirements, supporting the long-term maintenance and modernization of government-owned vessels through strategic sourcing and contract compliance. While specific contractor names are not available, Quarles routinely engages with a diverse pool of industrial vendors specializing in naval engineering and maritime support services. His contracting patterns reflect collaboration with both large-tier defense contractors and niche suppliers capable of delivering specialized mechanical and electrical systems for vessel sustainment. He maintains a structured, compliance-driven approach to vendor evaluation, emphasizing technical capability, past performance, and regulatory adherence across the full lifecycle of acquisition actions. Quarles demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 50% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an additional 3.6% awarded through 8(a) competed programs. His portfolio reflects a deliberate strategy to foster small business participation, balancing set-aside opportunities with open competition to ensure market diversity and innovation while meeting mission-critical delivery timelines. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in vessel maintenance and structural overhaul. He also regularly procures components under NAICS 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), indicating specialized demand for marine propulsion and auxiliary systems. Additional activity in 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation) underscores his role in procuring integrated logistics and industrial support services essential to sustaining the Navy’s sealift fleet.