Steven Forster

Steven Forster serves as a key procurement lead 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—to ensure operational readiness of naval platforms. He routinely handles complex, technical contracts for defense-grade hardware requiring strict compliance with MIL-SPEC and defense industrial base standards, with a focus on rapid turnaround for maintenance, repair, and modernization programs. Forster maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, most notably Raytheon Company, which is frequently awarded for advanced sensor and guidance system components. He also collaborates with AMD International Technologies LLC and The Entwistle Company LLC for specialized fabricated wire products and mission-critical subsystems. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense industrial base vendors with proven track records in delivering high-assurance, ruggedized components under stringent quality and delivery requirements. His contracting pattern shows a strong preference for full and open competition, with 93.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is limited at 6.7%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing firms with demonstrated expertise in defense manufacturing rather than socioeconomic categories. Forster’s portfolio is dominated by NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and nautical system manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in navigation, guidance, and detection systems. He also regularly procures explosives-related components under NAICS 325920 and fabricated wire products under 332618, demonstrating specialized knowledge in ordnance systems and precision electromechanical assemblies critical to naval weapon sustainment.