Theodore R. Williams

Theodore R. Williams serves as a Contract Specialist with the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical maintenance, repair, and modernization services for the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. His procurement activities center on sustaining maritime logistics readiness through the acquisition of shipbuilding and repair services, marine propulsion systems, and vessel infrastructure upgrades. Williams manages complex contractual actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with defense-specific requirements for naval vessel sustainment, including marine HVAC, navigation instrumentation, and industrial support services essential to mission-critical operations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Williams maintains a consistent engagement with industrial vendors specializing in naval shipyard services, marine engineering, and refrigeration equipment supply chains. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in government-owned vessel maintenance, alongside active collaboration with small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical support. His working relationships are characterized by rigorous performance monitoring, technical oversight, and a focus on lifecycle sustainment rather than one-time procurement events. Williams demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 44.4% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting approach actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster vendor diversity, prioritizing qualified small businesses in ship repair and marine systems sectors without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB in publicly available data. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for nearly 78% of his activity, supplemented by engineering services (541330) and refrigeration equipment wholesale (423740). This reflects deep technical expertise in naval vessel sustainment, with an emphasis on mechanical systems integration, corrosion control, and mission-critical repair infrastructure essential to maintaining the Navy’s auxiliary fleet.