Ashley E Gayle

Ashley E. Gayle serves as a Senior Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NAVSURFWARCENT PHIL), where she plays a pivotal role in managing complex acquisitions critical to the U.S. Navy’s shipboard systems modernization and operational readiness. She specializes in engineering services, propulsion systems, and industrial control infrastructure procurements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities for surface combatants. Her portfolio spans the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and closeout—supporting the agency’s mandate to sustain and enhance naval platforms through advanced technological integration. Ashley maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Kampi Components Co Inc. These partnerships reflect her focus on high-technology suppliers with proven expertise in marine propulsion, electronic systems integration, and industrial automation. She cultivates collaborative vendor relationships grounded in technical rigor, performance accountability, and timely delivery of specialized components essential to naval platform sustainment. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong emphasis on open competition, with 61.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 38.1% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes both capability and socioeconomic objectives without compromising mission needs. Ashley’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), followed by 333611 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). She routinely acquires advanced control systems, shipboard electrical infrastructure, and mission-critical mechanical components, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval propulsion, damage control, and industrial automation domains. Her expertise ensures that acquisitions align with the Navy’s evolving requirements for integrated, resilient, and survivable surface fleet systems.