Scott Quiambao

Scott Quiambao serves as a Contract Specialist within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of mission-critical naval systems. He plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions for shipbuilding, advanced electronics, and guided missile components, ensuring alignment with Navy operational readiness goals. His work encompasses full-cycle contracting for major defense platforms, including integration of naval combat systems, propulsion components, and maritime surveillance technologies. Quiambao operates within the Department of the Navy’s strategic framework to modernize the fleet through technologically advanced, sustainment-focused contracts that uphold DoD acquisition compliance and fiscal accountability. Quiambao maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders such as Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, and Damen Shipbuilding & Cooperation B.V., reflecting his engagement with prime contractors delivering large-scale naval platforms and subsystems. He also collaborates with specialized engineering firms like G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc. and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, indicating a focus on niche technical capabilities in electronic systems and mission-critical components. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for established, high-capacity vendors with proven track records in naval systems integration, while maintaining flexibility for emerging technologies through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements. His procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 73.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on capability and schedule over socioeconomic targeting. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (26.7%), aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines to foster innovation and supply chain resilience among qualified small manufacturers. Quiambao’s primary NAICS focus areas include shipbuilding and repair (336611), guided missile and space vehicle parts manufacturing (336419), and search, detection, and navigation system manufacturing (334511), underscoring his technical expertise in naval combat systems, electronic warfare components, and propulsion infrastructure. His contracting activities center on high-reliability hardware and integrated systems essential to undersea and surface fleet modernization.