Taylor Laman

Taylor Laman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Special Warfare Command, supporting the procurement of mission-critical capabilities essential to elite maritime and unconventional warfare operations. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—Laman ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning procurements with the Command’s strategic priorities in tactical mobility, unmanned systems integration, and specialized equipment sustainment. Their portfolio primarily encompasses technical, logistical, and facility-related contracts that enable operational readiness for Naval Special Warfare units deployed in austere environments. Laman maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., reflecting a focus on niche providers capable of delivering custom maritime equipment, tactical gear, and facility modifications. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical responsiveness, and a shared understanding of the operational demands faced by special operations forces. Additional key contractors such as McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC and Airgas USA, LLC support infrastructure and mission-enabling utility services, underscoring a diversified but mission-focused vendor ecosystem. Laman demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 45% of contracts awarded under total small business set-asides, and a notable emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), which account for 3.5% of awards. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of FAR 19.5 set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the defense small business community. Primary NAICS focus areas include commercial transportation equipment leasing (532411), showcase and locker manufacturing (337215), and commercial machinery repair (811310), indicating procurement activity centered on specialized storage solutions, equipment maintenance, and mobility support systems. These categories align with the Command’s operational need for durable, field-deployable infrastructure and sustainment services tailored to maritime and unconventional warfare environments.