Waylin Duhon

Waylin Duhon serves as a Contracts Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (N00174), where they play a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for ordnance systems, explosives handling technologies, and precision instrumentation critical to naval warfare readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from requirements validation and solicitation to award and closeout—Duhon ensures compliance with FAR and Navy-specific procurement policies while supporting the agency’s mission to modernize munitions manufacturing and enhance weapon system reliability. Their portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and hazardous material handling solutions aligned with DoD sustainment and innovation priorities. Duhon maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TOTAL CONCEPTS OF DESIGN INC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., CHUCKING MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC., CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORP, and DEVAL LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in precision machining, environmental remediation, and life cycle support for sensitive ordnance systems. The working relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and adherence to stringent defense quality standards. Set-asides are infrequent in Duhon’s portfolio, with 84.1% of acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions under FAR 19.5, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, 15.9% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation where competitive advantage and specialized expertise align. Duhon’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 611430 (professional training), 332710 (machine shops), and 334517/334519 (irradiation and control device manufacturing), with additional activity in hazardous waste treatment (562211). This reflects deep expertise in procuring high-precision mechanical components, specialized training for ordnance personnel, and engineered systems for safe explosives handling—all essential to maintaining the Navy’s tactical edge in munitions development and sustainment.