Steven Forster

Steven Forster serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to sustaining U.S. Navy weapon systems. His responsibilities center on securing high-reliability subsystems—including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision circuitry—that ensure the operational readiness of naval platforms. He specializes in complex, technically demanding procurements governed by strict military specifications, often involving custom-engineered components for maintenance, repair, and modernization programs across surface and submarine fleets. Forster maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, partnering with established defense contractors capable of delivering high-integrity electronic and mechanical subsystems under stringent quality and traceability requirements. He also collaborates with specialized small-tier suppliers like The Entwistle Company LLC, demonstrating a balanced approach between leveraging prime contractors’ scale and integrating niche manufacturers with domain-specific expertise in industrial components and circuit board fabrication. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and supply chain reliability over socioeconomic classifications. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides, aligning with FAR 19.5 to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base. Forster’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing advanced electronic assemblies and precision fluid control systems. He routinely acquires custom circuit boards, hybrid microcircuits, and high-pressure valve assemblies engineered to military standards, ensuring compatibility with naval combat systems and environmental resilience under extreme operational conditions.