Rufus Brown

Rufus Brown serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and supporting the agency's mission through the procurement of specialized maritime and technical equipment. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a preference for full and open competitions, with over half of the acquisitions designated as No Set-Aside. However, there is a significant commitment to small business participation, with a combined total of approximately 46.6% of awards directed toward partial or total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. The primary industry focus is centered on maritime construction and engineering. The procurement activity is heavily weighted toward boat building and ship building and repairing. Additionally, there is a technical focus on the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments, as well as research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.