Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith serves as a Contract Specialist at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf (N39040), under the Department of the Navy, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical shipyard support services and industrial equipment. His role centers on ensuring the operational readiness of U.S. Navy submarines and surface vessels through the timely procurement of specialized fabrication tools, maintenance systems, and mission-critical infrastructure. Smith handles complex contract actions involving both commercial and government-unique requirements, with a focus on high-integrity mechanical systems, industrial leasing, and shipbuilding support services aligned with Navy sustainment objectives. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION for advanced naval systems integration, UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC. for heavy equipment leasing, PATRIOT GLOBAL LODGING LLC for temporary housing solutions, KARDEX REMSTAR, LLC for automated storage and retrieval systems, and BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC for precision industrial maintenance services. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large prime contractors delivering specialized technical capabilities and vendors providing essential logistical and operational support. Smith’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 64.7% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for 35.3% of his awards. While not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding socioeconomic opportunities within the naval industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring industrial equipment leasing, shipyard fabrication tools, and mechanical repair systems. He also manages acquisitions in industrial gas manufacturing and fan/blower systems critical to ventilation and hazardous atmosphere control within shipyard facilities, underscoring his technical proficiency in naval industrial operations.