Angela Hocutt

Angela Hocutt serves as a Contracting Officer at the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (N40027), a critical component of the Department of Defense responsible for sustaining the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet through dry-docking, structural overhauls, and system modernization. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions under NAICS 336611, ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of ship repair, maintenance, and naval vessel modernization services. Her portfolio includes high-stakes contracts requiring specialized technical expertise in hull integrity, propulsion systems, and combat system upgrades, all aligned with the Navy’s strategic goal of extending vessel service life and maintaining combat readiness. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Hocutt maintains robust working relationships with a diverse pool of qualified industrial vendors, including shipyards, marine engineering firms, and specialized maintenance contractors capable of meeting stringent Navy technical and safety standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous source selection, and close coordination with technical evaluators to ensure contractor capabilities align with mission-critical requirements. Hocutt demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes participation from small businesses with proven experience in naval maintenance and maritime infrastructure, fostering a competitive environment that supports the Department’s small business goals without relying on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing dry-dock services, structural welding, machinery overhauls, and electrical system upgrades. She also manages related acquisitions under NAICS 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations), including crane services, pier maintenance, and logistics support essential to fleet sustainment operations. Hocutt’s technical expertise spans naval architecture, corrosion control, and defense industrial base requirements, making her a key steward of the Navy’s shore-based maintenance infrastructure.