Will C. Garrett

Will C. Garrett serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Oceanographic Office (N62306), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support oceanographic intelligence, maritime domain awareness, and undersea warfare capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced sensing systems, geospatial data platforms, and environmental modeling tools, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical procurement of nautical and aeronautical instrumentation, electronic computing systems, and precision measurement devices critical to naval navigation and anti-submarine operations. Garrett maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of defense contractors specializing in high-precision instrumentation, embedded systems, and environmental data processing technologies. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering ruggedized, field-deployable hardware and software solutions under strict military specifications. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and vendor responsiveness to rapidly evolving oceanographic requirements. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 91.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 8.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to expanding vendor diversity within the technical supply base. Garrett’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 (nautical and aeronautical systems), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), and 334519 (other measuring and controlling devices), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring sensor arrays, data acquisition units, and embedded control systems. He routinely procures ruggedized electronics, seabed mapping instrumentation, and real-time environmental modeling software, ensuring naval forces maintain operational superiority through precise environmental intelligence.