Chelsie Santos

Chelsie Santos serves as a key procurement specialist within DLA Maritime – Pearl Harbor, supporting the operational readiness of U.S. naval forces through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical and electrical components. Responsible for managing complex contracts for precision-engineered hardware, she ensures the timely delivery of fasteners, valves, seals, wiring devices, and specialized metal fabrications essential to shipboard systems. Her work directly enables maritime logistics resilience by maintaining supply chain continuity for high-demand, low-visibility parts that sustain fleet operational sustainability. She operates within the Defense Logistics Agency’s strategic framework, aligning acquisitions with Navy maintenance cycles and readiness requirements. Santos cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse network of manufacturers and suppliers, particularly those specializing in certified precision metalworking and analytical instrumentation. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with small, technically agile vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications. She prioritizes vendors with robust quality control systems, AS9100 certification, and experience in producing defense-grade components under tight lead times, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and compliance. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Santos consistently directs 100% of her acquisitions toward full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged and locally based manufacturers. Her contracting approach reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity, with a strong preference for firms certified as small businesses under SBA guidelines, including those owned by women, veterans, or located in economically distressed communities. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and 332919 for other metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing. She procures highly specialized components requiring tight tolerances, corrosion resistance, and compliance with MIL-SPEC standards, demonstrating deep expertise in materials science and naval engineering environments. Her domain knowledge spans metallurgy, fluid systems, and electronic instrumentation critical to shipboard functionality.