Tom Fuller

Tom Fuller serves as a key procurement lead at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize U.S. Navy submarines and surface vessels. He manages a diverse portfolio of industrial and technical acquisitions focused on precision manufacturing, mechanical system maintenance, and mission-critical supply chain support. His work ensures the operational readiness of naval assets through the acquisition of high-integrity components, specialized fabrication services, and industrial equipment essential to shipyard operations. Fuller’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the shipyard’s engineering and maintenance lifecycle requirements, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and long-term asset integrity. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading industrial contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for complex naval systems integration, United Rentals for heavy equipment and tooling support, and Kardex Remstar for automated storage and material handling systems. His procurement approach favors long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD quality and security standards. He also collaborates regularly with specialized firms such as BSE Performance and Patriot Global Lodging to support workforce readiness and facility operations, reflecting a holistic view of shipyard sustainment needs. Fuller demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 72% of his awards designated as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation, frequently awarding contracts to small disadvantaged businesses and other certified small entities. While 8(a) competed set-asides represent a minor portion of his portfolio, his overall contracting pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to foster supplier diversity and build resilient small business capabilities within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332722 for fastener and hardware manufacturing, supporting the shipyard’s need for precision-engineered components. He also procures shipbuilding and repair services under NAICS 336611, alongside specialized industrial equipment leasing and testing laboratory services. His technical domain expertise centers on mechanical systems, metallurgical components, and industrial support infrastructure critical to naval vessel sustainment.