Steven Galasso

Steven Galasso serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, supporting the U.S. Navy’s mission to modernize and sustain surface ship systems. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical engineering and industrial infrastructure, including propulsion systems, damage control equipment, ballast controls, and industrial automation technologies. His work directly enables the operational readiness of naval platforms by ensuring timely delivery of technically sophisticated components and integrated systems. Galasso routinely handles full and open competitions under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical evaluation, performance-based contracting, and lifecycle sustainment requirements. He maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and industrial contractors including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Kampi Components Co Inc. These relationships reflect a preference for established Tier 1 suppliers with proven expertise in marine-grade hardware, control systems, and high-reliability manufacturing. Galasso’s contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and supply chain resilience, often requiring compliance with military specifications and naval environmental standards. While the majority of his acquisitions—approximately 90%—are conducted as full and open competitions, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity without compromising technical rigor. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, favoring qualified small manufacturers capable of meeting stringent naval performance benchmarks. Galasso’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to plastics material manufacturing, hardware production, and machine tool fabrication, underscoring his expertise in procuring custom-engineered components such as molded resin housings, precision fasteners, and industrial control hardware. His domain knowledge spans mechanical systems integration, corrosion-resistant materials, and shipboard environmental survivability requirements, making him a critical link between technical requirements and industrial supply chain execution.