Tyler Curfman

Tyler L. Curfman serves as a primary procurement lead within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), responsible for acquiring mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems. His role centers on managing the end-to-end contracting lifecycle for high-reliability subsystems, including pumping systems, valve assemblies, precision gear drives, and bare printed circuit boards essential for naval platform maintenance and modernization. He ensures acquisitions align with Navy technical specifications and lifecycle support requirements, prioritizing performance, durability, and supply chain resilience across complex defense platforms. Curfman maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade components and military-certified manufacturing. His contracting patterns indicate strong reliance on proven vendors capable of meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards, with repeat engagements signaling trust in technical capability and delivery reliability. These partnerships are primarily non-set-aside, indicating a focus on mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences. His set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly skewed toward unrestricted competition, with 96.7% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Only 3.3% are allocated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and supply chain continuity over socioeconomic targeting, though small business participation is not excluded when capabilities align. Curfman’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 333914 (pumping and fluid control equipment), 333612 (industrial gear and speed changers), and 334412 (bare printed circuit board manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical subsystems and electronic hardware critical to naval weapon system functionality. His portfolio demands precision engineering, thermal management, and ruggedized design, underscoring his specialization in high-stakes, low-volume, high-reliability defense manufacturing.