Scott Lewis

Scott Lewis supports the U.S. Maritime Administration’s mission to sustain and modernize the national merchant marine fleet through strategic procurement of specialized maritime infrastructure and industrial services. While his official title is not publicly listed, his procurement activities center on contracting for vessel construction, repair, and associated marine systems, ensuring alignment with federal shipbuilding priorities and national security readiness. He manages complex acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often leveraging competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts to secure critical components for government-owned and government-chartered vessels, with a strong emphasis on domestic industrial capacity. Lewis maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including Bay Ship & Yacht Co., HF Fabrication LLC, and L1 Enterprises Incorporated, all of which provide shipyard services, fabricated marine components, and logistics support for maritime assets. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically capable contractors with proven experience in shipbuilding, plate fabrication, and marine equipment supply, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance, quality assurance, and timely delivery under stringent maritime standards. His procurement portfolio exhibits a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 62.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate strategy to cultivate domestic industrial resilience. He routinely channels opportunities to small businesses capable of delivering specialized marine fabrication, plastics manufacturing, and transportation equipment supply, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals without compromising technical requirements. Lewis’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 326199 (Plastics Product Manufacturing), and 423860 (Transportation Equipment Wholesalers), reflecting expertise in procuring structural components, marine-grade polymers, and specialized logistics supplies essential to fleet sustainment. His domain knowledge spans naval architecture, marine fabrication, and supply chain logistics for commercial and government maritime operations.