Taylor M. Fasching

Taylor M. Fasching serves as a primary contracting professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (N00104), responsible for acquiring mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems. Fasching manages the procurement of high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision machinery essential for the maintenance, repair, and modernization of naval platforms. Their work directly supports the agency’s core mission of ensuring warfighting capability through timely, compliant acquisition of technically complex hardware and engineered components used across surface ships, submarines, and combat systems. Fasching maintains longstanding relationships with key defense contractors including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, consistently engaging these vendors for specialized mechanical and electronic subsystems. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industrial base suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, particularly in valve systems, switchgear, and turbine components. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced prime contractors capable of meeting stringent military specifications and supply chain security requirements. Fasching’s procurement portfolio exhibits a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 94.8% of awards issued under no set-aside authority, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base for mission-critical naval components. While small business participation is limited, a modest 5.2% of contracts are awarded under total small business set-asides, indicating selective but deliberate inclusion of qualified small firms when technical requirements permit. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), accounting for over 43% of activity, followed by specialized machinery and switchgear manufacturing. Fasching’s expertise centers on procuring precision-engineered fluid control systems, mechanical actuators, and high-integrity components critical to propulsion, hydraulics, and weapon system interfaces, demonstrating deep familiarity with naval engineering standards and defense supply chain dynamics.