Sharod Bowser

Sharod Bowser serves as a key procurement professional within the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize naval surface platforms. He manages the acquisition of critical shipbuilding and repair components, specializing in structural metal systems, mechanical subsystems, and industrial support services essential to fleet readiness. His work directly enables the maintenance, repair, and lifecycle extension of naval vessels through precise contract execution aligned with naval engineering standards and defense logistics requirements. Bowser’s portfolio centers exclusively on shipbuilding and repair activities under NAICS 336611, ensuring that all acquisitions meet stringent naval specifications for durability, safety, and operational compatibility. He maintains long-standing relationships with core contractors including Fairlead Boatworks, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Howard W. Pence, Inc., and Kampi Components Co., Inc., all of which provide specialized shipyard services, precision fabrication, and technical support. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industrial vendors with proven expertise in naval maintenance environments, characterized by consistent recompetition and performance-based contract management. His procurement approach prioritizes reliability, technical compliance, and timely delivery to support mission-critical shipyard schedules. Bowser’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature of the work and limited qualified vendor base. However, he consistently allocates 20% of opportunities to Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2, fostering regional economic resilience and supporting small businesses within the Mid-Atlantic industrial corridor. While not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his use of local set-asides demonstrates a targeted commitment to community-based economic development. His technical domain expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 336611, encompassing the procurement of welded steel structures, propulsion subsystems, hull components, and shipboard mechanical systems. He ensures all acquisitions adhere to naval engineering codes and industrial repair standards, making him a critical liaison between shipyard requirements and contractor capabilities in the naval surface maintenance ecosystem.