Tacy I. Boswell

Tacy I. Boswell serves as a Purchasing Agent at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, where she plays a critical role in securing essential marine engineering systems, structural components, and industrial maintenance services to sustain the readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. Responsible for executing full-cycle procurement actions under FAR and Navy-specific acquisition regulations, Boswell specializes in acquiring precision-fabricated hardware, mechanical systems, and vessel repair solutions that ensure the operational longevity of naval assets. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain fleet integrity through timely, compliant, and technically sound acquisitions. Boswell maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including TIMKEN GEARS & SERVICES INC., CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORP, BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., PALFINGER MARINE USA, LLC, and JERED LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-reliability suppliers capable of delivering mission-critical components such as propulsion systems, marine lifting equipment, and specialized fabrication services. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor performance, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who meet stringent naval engineering standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Boswell consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her procurements reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense industrial base while ensuring access to agile, specialized capabilities. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811310 (industrial machinery repair and maintenance), 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), and 532490 (commercial machinery leasing), demonstrating deep expertise in vessel sustainment, mechanical system overhaul, and equipment rental solutions. Boswell’s technical acumen ensures acquisitions align with naval engineering specifications, supporting both routine maintenance and complex modernization efforts across the fleet.