Celine Solis

Celine Solis serves as a key procurement professional at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (N55236), a critical component of the Department of the Navy’s industrial support infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, she ensures the operational readiness of naval vessels by securing specialized maintenance, repair, and industrial services. Her portfolio centers on high-value industrial contracts requiring technical precision and compliance with naval engineering standards, particularly in coating systems and surface preparation for shipboard environments. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Department of Defense acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Solis maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of industrial contractors, including W. V. Construction Company, Turn Key Scaffolding LLC, Premier Scaffold, Inc., Fairbanks Morse, LLC, and The Sherwin-Williams Company. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in marine-grade infrastructure, industrial scaffolding systems, and corrosion-resistant coating applications. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and proven performance over competitive bidding alone, fostering stable vendor relationships critical to sustaining complex shipyard operations. Solis’s acquisition portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of contracts awarded without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This indicates a focus on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission readiness and specialized expertise in environments where compliance and performance are non-negotiable. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in marine coating systems, protective finishes, and industrial surface treatments essential for naval vessel preservation. She procures high-performance coatings, application equipment, and related services that meet stringent Navy specifications for saltwater resistance, abrasion tolerance, and long-term durability in harsh maritime environments.