Amber Burgess

Amber Burgess serves as a key procurement professional within the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard IMF, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize the U.S. fleet through complex ship repair and industrial infrastructure contracts. She manages a portfolio of acquisition actions centered on shipbuilding and repair operations, overseeing contracts for mechanical overhauls, propulsion system refurbishment, and mission-critical naval engineering services. Her work directly enables vessel readiness by ensuring timely delivery of technical services and industrial support essential to maintaining operational availability across the Pacific Fleet. Burgess maintains longstanding relationships with core industrial partners including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Pacific Industrial Equipment Corp, XLEAGLE LLC, Fairbanks Morse, LLC, and Philip Rieke. These contractors provide specialized expertise in marine propulsion systems, heavy machinery repair, electrical and hydraulic component fabrication, and hazardous material handling. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable supply chains for mission-critical shipyard operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Burgess consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of supporting the shipyard’s technical demands while advancing socioeconomic contracting goals. Her portfolio reflects a balanced integration of small business innovation and large-capability industrial partners. Her procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing dry-dock services, hull integrity restoration, and naval system modernization. A smaller but vital portion of her work involves NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), ensuring compliance with environmental regulations during ship decommissioning and maintenance. Her expertise lies at the intersection of naval engineering, industrial logistics, and regulatory compliance within the defense industrial base.