Carla Lopez-Pacheco

Carla Lopez-Pacheco serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville (NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain U.S. Navy operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for maintenance, logistics, and mission-enabling services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval supply chain standards. Her portfolio encompasses complex service contracts supporting shipboard systems, crew welfare, and infrastructure sustainment, requiring technical acumen and strategic vendor engagement to meet dynamic fleet requirements. Carla maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of trusted contractors, including Stronghold SOF Solutions LLC, Gemini Tech Services LLC, Emerald Isle Federal Services, LLC, First Division Consulting Inc., and Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in naval logistics, technical support, and electro-mechanical system maintenance. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure delivery of high-quality, mission-critical services under tight operational timelines. Carla’s procurement pattern reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. While she does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides, her process prioritizes capability, past performance, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring the Navy receives the most qualified providers for complex technical and logistical requirements. Her primary procurement focus centers on professional services, technical support, and specialized equipment maintenance within the defense logistics domain. She routinely procures services related to naval platform sustainment, supply chain optimization, and facility operations support, demonstrating deep familiarity with the operational needs of fleet-level logistics and maintenance environments. Her expertise lies in aligning contractor capabilities with the Navy’s enduring requirement for reliable, scalable, and mission-ready support solutions.