Claire E Wright

Claire E. Wright serves as a Contract Specialist at the Supply of Shipbuilding Groton, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize the U.S. Navy’s fleet through precise and compliant procurement of shipbuilding and repair services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisition actions, from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration, with a primary focus on naval vessel construction, maintenance, and mission-critical infrastructure. Her work ensures that technical specifications for hull systems, propulsion components, and safety equipment align with naval engineering standards and operational readiness requirements. Wright maintains established relationships with key contractors including JO-KELL INC., HC Merchandisers, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Dumonde Group, LLC, and Tent Company of Norfolk LLC, all of which provide specialized shipbuilding materials, technical support, and facility services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable delivery of mission-essential goods and services under stringent naval specifications. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of awards issued under unrestricted competition, indicating a preference for open market sourcing based on technical merit and industrial capacity rather than socioeconomic designations. This pattern underscores her alignment with the agency’s need for scalable, high-capacity vendors capable of meeting the rigorous demands of naval shipyard operations. Wright’s expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where she procures a broad range of naval-specific products, including structural components, corrosion-resistant materials, submarine hull systems, and integrated repair infrastructure. Her deep familiarity with naval shipyard workflows and federal acquisition regulations enables her to effectively translate technical requirements into enforceable contract terms, ensuring compliance with military standards and timely delivery of mission-critical assets.