Briana Veil

Briana Veil serves as the primary procurement lead for Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. Her role encompasses the full lifecycle of contracting for ship repair services, deep-sea freight transport, and specialized marine equipment, ensuring alignment with naval fleet sustainment priorities. She interfaces directly with contractors to deliver timely, compliant, and mission-essential solutions that support continuous naval deployment cycles, with a strong emphasis on technical precision and regulatory adherence under FAR and DFARS frameworks. Veil maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED for marine fuel and logistics support, VIGOR MARINE LLC for shipyard maintenance and repair, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for operational analysis and systems integration, FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC for strategic maritime policy advisory services, and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC for specialized marine component fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, technical capability, and compliance with naval standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Veil prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 75% of her acquisitions to small businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster industry diversity and enhance competition. Her contracting patterns consistently favor socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reinforcing the Navy’s commitment to equitable access and innovation from non-traditional suppliers. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 314994 for marine cordage and fabric manufacturing, 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, and to a lesser extent, 611699 and 721110 for specialized training and lodging services supporting deployed personnel. This reflects a technical domain expertise in maritime logistics infrastructure, vessel sustainment systems, and ancillary operational support services critical to fleet readiness.