Maria Wiatt

Alene Arnott serves as a key procurement lead within the Supply of Shipbuilding Conv and Repair (N62793), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize the U.S. fleet through specialized shipyard services and mission-critical engineering solutions. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning technical services, industrial infrastructure support, and digital systems integration, ensuring naval vessels remain operationally ready through timely and compliant contracting. Her work directly enables shipbuilding, dry-dock repairs, and advanced metallurgical upgrades, requiring deep coordination with engineering, logistics, and industrial base stakeholders to align contract deliverables with naval readiness objectives. Arnott maintains consistent working relationships with VPRIME TECH INC and VICEROY LLC, both of which provide high-value technical and operational support across shipyard modernization and systems integration domains. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval maintenance environments, including fabrication, digital asset management, and compliance-driven engineering services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative, mission-aligned relationships rather than transactional procurement. Her procurement patterns show a strong inclination toward small business participation, with 42.9% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small firms. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic commitment to building a resilient, diversified industrial base capable of supporting naval shipyard capabilities. Arnott’s primary NAICS focus areas include 325180 (specialty chemical formulations for corrosion control and hull treatments) and 513210 (custom software for shipyard operations and maintenance tracking), alongside critical support in port and harbor logistics (488310), professional training (611430), and specialized medical services (621320) for onboard health readiness. Her technical expertise lies at the intersection of industrial chemistry, digital shipyard systems, and operational sustainment, ensuring acquisitions align with both technical specifications and fleet-wide readiness standards.