Angelena W. Sookhai

Angelena W. Sookhai serves as a Contract Specialist with the Supply Of Shipbuilding Groton under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions critical to naval vessel construction, maintenance, and modernization. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical shipbuilding components, including propulsion systems, environmental control equipment, and specialized hydronic infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Navy readiness objectives. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to sustain a robust and technologically advanced fleet by securing high-integrity, defense-grade supplies and services through compliant, transparent procurement processes. Sookhai maintains established relationships with key contractors including JO-KELL INC., HC MERCHANDISERS, INC., GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., DUMONDE GROUP, LLC, and TENT COMPANY OF NORFOLK LLC, reflecting a balanced portfolio of large prime contractors and niche specialists. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and delivery reliability. She routinely collaborates with contractors possessing deep expertise in naval environments, ensuring adherence to military specifications and safety standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate balance between leveraging large-scale industrial capacity and enabling small business participation without compromising mission-critical timelines or technical requirements. Sookhai’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), complemented by significant activity in NAICS 333415 (climate control systems for naval vessels) and NAICS 333618 (engine equipment manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring integrated systems for submarine and surface ship platforms, including hydronic distribution networks and industrial-grade HVAC components, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval engineering environments and supply chain logistics for maritime defense applications.