Audrey Franklin

Audrey Franklin serves as the primary procurement lead at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, overseeing critical acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy vessels. Responsible for managing industrial support contracts, she ensures the shipyard’s maintenance, repair, and modernization programs align with naval fleet requirements. Her portfolio centers on precision engineering services, machinery upkeep, and compliance-driven industrial support, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities through timely and technically rigorous contracting actions. She plays a pivotal role in executing the shipyard’s strategic mission to extend vessel service life and enhance shipyard efficiency through targeted procurement decisions. Franklin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These vendors provide niche expertise in marine industrial repair, electronic system maintenance, and technical services essential to naval platform sustainment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically capable partners with proven track records in complex shipyard environments, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Franklin’s procurement activity reflects a 100% no set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through designated programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her approach emphasizes technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that contract awards are driven by performance readiness and industrial expertise. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), with significant activity in security systems services and professional training. She routinely procures high-precision maintenance services for naval electronics, industrial machinery, and safety infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the complex engineering environments of a naval shipyard.