Ted Williams

Theodore R. Williams serves as a Contract Specialist within the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command (N40446), where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical maritime support services and engineering solutions to sustain the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. His procurement activities center on the maintenance, repair, and modernization of auxiliary vessels, with a focus on propulsion systems, marine environmental controls, and vessel infrastructure upgrades. Williams ensures acquisitions align with Department of Defense standards and operational readiness requirements, managing full lifecycle contracts from solicitation through award and administration. His expertise lies in complex technical procurements requiring specialized naval engineering knowledge and strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. While specific contractor names are not available, Williams consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering shipbuilding, repair, and marine systems integration services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industrial base firms with proven capabilities in naval vessel sustainment, alongside qualified small businesses that meet stringent technical and regulatory criteria. He fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in marine engineering, corrosion control, and propulsion system overhaul, ensuring mission-critical readiness through reliable vendor performance. Williams exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 18.2% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, he actively promotes small business participation by structuring solicitations to encourage competition among qualified firms, particularly those with maritime repair and fabrication expertise. His approach reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes mission necessity while advancing broader federal small business goals. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep specialization in naval vessel maintenance and modernization. He frequently procures services related to dry-dock operations, hull integrity restoration, auxiliary system upgrades, and marine propulsion component overhauls. The occasional inclusion of NAICS 721110 suggests limited support for lodging services for transient maritime personnel during extended maintenance periods, underscoring the operational complexity of sustaining a globally deployed auxiliary fleet.