Arlene Constantine

Arlene Constantine serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical maintenance, repair, and modernization services for the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. Her procurement activities directly support operational readiness by acquiring specialized engineering, mechanical, and industrial support services essential to propulsion systems, marine HVAC, navigation instrumentation, and vessel repair infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under the Department of Defense’s logistics and sustainment framework, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning purchases with the Command’s mission to maintain maritime logistics readiness. Constantine maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses and specialized contractors in marine engineering and ship repair sectors. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, technically proficient partners capable of delivering complex, mission-critical services under tight operational timelines. She frequently engages with firms possessing niche expertise in naval vessel systems, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. Arlene demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 51% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting strategy consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB certifications, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned enterprises within the maritime support industry. This focus ensures equitable access while enhancing competition and innovation in the supply base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in 541330 (Engineering Services), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation). She routinely procures technical services related to marine electrical systems, propulsion overhauls, hull integrity upgrades, and vessel-specific instrumentation, demonstrating deep domain expertise in naval vessel sustainment and industrial support operations.