Will Martin

Will B. Martin serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where he 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. His procurement activities focus on high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and bare printed circuit boards, ensuring operational readiness across naval platforms. Martin manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, coordinating technical requirements with logistics and engineering teams to deliver precision-engineered parts for maintenance, repair, and upgrade programs. Martin maintains longstanding relationships with key industry partners including Raytheon Company and The Entwistle Company LLC, consistently engaging these prime contractors for integrated system components and specialized manufacturing services. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, often leveraging established contract vehicles to expedite delivery of time-sensitive components. He collaborates closely with vendors possessing DoD manufacturing certifications and quality assurance systems such as AS9100 and ISO 9001 to ensure adherence to stringent military specifications. While the majority of his acquisitions (81.8%) are conducted without set-asides, Martin demonstrates a deliberate and consistent commitment to small business participation, with 18.2% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that prioritizes mission need while actively supporting qualified small manufacturers capable of meeting defense-grade technical standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing) and 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing elastomeric seals, gaskets, and unpopulated circuit boards critical to avionics and propulsion systems. Martin’s technical acumen spans materials science, PCB fabrication processes, and electromechanical integration, positioning him as a key enabler of naval platform sustainment through specialized industrial base engagement.