Warren D Howell

Warren D. Howell supports the procurement mission of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center under the Department of the Navy, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing naval surface platforms. He oversees the sourcing of specialized shipbuilding components, structural metal systems, and mechanical subsystems essential to vessel integrity and fleet readiness. His work centers on industrial maintenance contracts requiring precision engineering and compliance with naval technical specifications, ensuring that repairs and upgrades meet stringent military standards for durability and operational performance. Howell maintains consistent relationships with key industrial contractors including Fairlead Boatworks, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Howard W. Pence, Inc., and Kampi Components Co., Inc., each providing specialized ship repair, metal fabrication, and valve manufacturing services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and quality assurance, often engaging firms with proven experience in naval infrastructure support and marine-grade material systems. These relationships reflect a preference for contractors with deep domain expertise in shipyard environments and defense-grade manufacturing. Howell demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 61% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with Department of the Navy mandates to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diversified industrial base capable of supporting sustained naval maintenance operations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), complemented by significant activity in metal window and door manufacturing (332321), industrial valve production (332911), and miscellaneous metal fabrication (339999). He specializes in acquiring custom-engineered components for hull integrity, propulsion support systems, and shore-based infrastructure, requiring deep technical understanding of naval engineering standards and corrosion-resistant material specifications.