Christie Ashcraft

Christie Ashcraft serves as the primary procurement lead at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf, where she oversees mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize U.S. Navy submarines and surface vessels. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts supporting industrial repair, fabrication, and logistical operations, Ashcraft ensures compliance with Department of the Navy standards for naval vessel integrity. Her portfolio emphasizes high-integrity mechanical systems, specialized equipment leasing, and industrial support services essential to maintaining operational readiness. She works closely with engineering and logistics teams to align contracting strategies with shipyard maintenance schedules and technical requirements. Ashcraft maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION for advanced naval systems integration, UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC. for heavy equipment leasing, and KARDEX REMSTAR, LLC for precision material handling solutions. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established industrial vendors with proven capabilities in naval environments, alongside select specialized service providers delivering mission-essential support. She prioritizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical alignment with naval engineering specifications in vendor selection. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ashcraft consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, directing over 60% of her acquisitions to small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on socioeconomic inclusion, ensuring opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms across a range of industrial services. This commitment aligns with Department of the Navy mandates while enhancing competition and innovation in the shipyard’s supply base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490 for commercial and industrial equipment leasing, supporting the shipyard’s need for specialized machinery and material handling systems. She also manages significant activity under NAICS 336611 for shipbuilding and repair, as well as NAICS 493120 for refrigerated storage critical to component preservation. Her technical expertise spans naval industrial operations, precision fabrication, and logistics infrastructure, making her a key liaison between operational requirements and contract execution.