Will Moriwaki

Will Moriwaki serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Maritime – Puget Sound (SPMYM2), supporting the Department of Defense’s maritime readiness by managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and industrial components essential for naval vessel maintenance and operational sustainability. He specializes in sourcing precision hardware such as fluid power systems, control valves, welding equipment, and specialized fasteners, ensuring the continued functionality of naval platforms through reliable, high-integrity supply chains. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s focus on sustaining complex shipboard systems, requiring deep technical understanding of industrial manufacturing standards and defense logistics protocols. Moriwaki maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including DRS NAVAL POWER SYSTEMS INC, COB INDUSTRIES, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MACHINES & METHODS INC, and EHB SUPPLY. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade fabrication, fluid power systems, and precision metal components. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance, and responsive delivery under demanding operational timelines, fostering collaborative relationships built on quality assurance and supply chain transparency. A defining feature of Moriwaki’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to maximizing opportunities for small businesses across all contract actions. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring that every acquisition is structured to enable competitive engagement from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified firms, aligning with DoD mandates to strengthen the defense industrial base through inclusive contracting practices. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 334516 for analytical laboratory instruments, 313310 for textile and fabric finishing, and 332999 for miscellaneous fabricated metal products, indicating a niche expertise in procuring specialized components for sensor systems, protective textiles, and custom-engineered metal assemblies. This blend of industrial manufacturing knowledge and socioeconomic contracting discipline underscores his role as a mission-driven procurement specialist in naval sustainment.