Trisha J. Wertz

Trisha J. Wertz serves as a primary contracting professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Navy weapon systems. Her procurement activities center on high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, printed circuit boards, and industrial control hardware, ensuring operational readiness across naval platforms. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirement validation through contract award and administration, with a focus on technical specifications that meet rigorous military standards for durability and performance. Wertz maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, all of whom provide specialized components and subsystems critical to naval weapon system integrity. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industrial base partners with proven capabilities in precision manufacturing and military-grade certification, indicating a reliance on trusted vendors with deep technical expertise in aerospace and defense electronics. Her procurement portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and supply chain reliability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing performance and readiness above all else in time-sensitive weapon system sustainment scenarios. Wertz’s primary NAICS focus areas include bare printed circuit board manufacturing (334412), rubber and plastics hose and belting manufacturing (326220), and other metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing (332919), underscoring her expertise in procuring specialized industrial components for fluid systems, electrical interconnects, and mechanical actuation. Her work demands deep familiarity with military specifications such as MIL-STD and IPC standards, and she consistently ensures compliance with defense quality assurance protocols across all awarded contracts.