Tim Smart

Timothy S. Smart serves as a Contract Specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF (N4523A), where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisition strategies to sustain the U.S. Navy’s fleet readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, he specializes in ship repair, maintenance, and industrial support contracts under the Department of the Navy. His portfolio primarily encompasses large-scale naval vessel modernization, system overhauls, and precision industrial services, ensuring mission-critical capabilities are maintained through compliant, timely, and cost-effective contracting practices aligned with FAR and DOD acquisition policies. Mr. Smart maintains longstanding partnerships with key industrial contractors including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These relationships reflect a focus on vendors with proven expertise in naval shipyard operations, specialized equipment maintenance, and marine power systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and vendor reliability, fostering collaborative, long-term engagements with contractors who consistently deliver mission-critical support under stringent naval standards. While the majority of his acquisitions—approximately 90%—are conducted without set-asides, Mr. Smart consistently allocates 10% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. He actively engages with qualified small businesses capable of supporting naval industrial requirements, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising operational readiness or technical integrity. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval architecture, drydock operations, and structural overhaul services. He also procures under NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery maintenance, particularly for propulsion systems, electrical instrumentation, and precision tooling. His technical domain expertise spans marine engineering, naval logistics, and industrial maintenance systems essential to fleet sustainment.