Steven Barry

Steven Barry serves as a key procurement lead within the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain fleet readiness through complex ship repair and industrial maintenance acquisitions. He manages a specialized portfolio of contracts centered on naval vessel lifecycle support, overseeing the acquisition of critical shipbuilding, overhaul, and precision industrial services. His work ensures that maintenance activities align with naval engineering standards and operational readiness timelines, directly contributing to the availability of combat-credible naval assets. Barry’s acquisitions are predominantly technical in nature, requiring deep familiarity with naval architecture, marine systems integration, and industrial facility operations. He maintains longstanding relationships with core contractors including Lake Union Drydock Co., Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., Fluke Electronics Corp., Pauley Rodine Inc., and Motive Power Marine, LLC, each providing specialized capabilities in drydocking, equipment rental, calibration and test instrumentation, marine electrical systems, and propulsion maintenance. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with vendors possessing proven expertise in naval shipyard environments, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and mission-critical service delivery under stringent Navy quality standards. Barry demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His procurement strategy consistently prioritizes small business participation, leveraging set-aside authorities to foster competition and capability development among qualified vendors, reinforcing the Navy’s broader goals for inclusive industrial base growth. His entire acquisition portfolio is focused on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—reflecting deep technical expertise in naval vessel sustainment. He procures services ranging from hull and structural repairs to propulsion system overhauls, electrical system upgrades, and precision industrial maintenance, ensuring vessels meet rigorous naval specifications and operational deployment requirements.