Tito Getalla

Tito Getalla serves as a Contract Specialist at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf (N42158), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. naval vessels through precision maintenance, modernization, and industrial support services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, including solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration for engineering, repair, and technical services critical to fleet sustainment. His acquisitions focus on mission-critical industrial capabilities that ensure compliance with naval standards and extend the service life of high-value maritime platforms, requiring deep familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulatory frameworks. Getalla maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., and MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., among others. These partnerships center on niche industrial services such as machinery repair, engineering consulting, and equipment leasing, reflecting a preference for contractors with proven expertise in naval shipyard environments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, compliance-driven solutions under stringent naval requirements. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Getalla demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 30% of awards directed toward socioeconomic set-asides—primarily Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores his alignment with Department of Defense objectives to broaden vendor diversity and enhance industrial base resilience through inclusive contracting practices. His technical procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541611 (Management Consulting), with significant activity in 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair) and 532490 (Equipment Leasing). These categories reflect his domain expertise in supporting complex naval maintenance operations through specialized technical services, equipment support, and operational consulting, ensuring the shipyard maintains its role as a cornerstone of naval industrial capacity.