Sam Aiguier

Sam Aiguier serves as the primary contracting representative for DLA Maritime – Portsmouth, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and industrial components essential to U.S. Navy fleet readiness. Focused on sustaining shipboard systems, Aiguier oversees the procurement of fasteners, valves, wiring devices, abrasives, and specialized metal fabrications under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures. Their work directly supports the agency’s core mission of ensuring operational continuity for naval vessels through reliable, timely access to high-integrity components used in harsh maritime environments. Aiguier routinely handles both direct and indirect supply contracts, balancing urgency with compliance in a high-tempo logistics environment. Aiguier maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including Huntington Ingalls Inc., Advanced Structures Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Polytech Defense Spares LLC, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a mix of large prime contractors delivering complex assemblies and specialized suppliers providing niche industrial components. The working relationship pattern emphasizes performance reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, with frequent use of blanket purchase agreements and delivery orders to meet urgent operational demands. Aiguier demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 87.5% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation across the procurement lifecycle, prioritizing general small business set-asides over other categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. The consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to fostering a diverse supplier base capable of meeting the Navy’s demanding technical specifications. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing), accounting for 62.5% of activity, followed by 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing) and 325613 (Surface Active Agent Manufacturing). Aiguier’s expertise centers on industrial fastening systems, electrical interconnects, and corrosion-resistant coatings—components critical to structural integrity, electrical continuity, and maintenance of naval platforms under saltwater and high-vibration conditions.