Connie L. Yingling

Connie L. Yingling serves as a Contract Specialist with the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical components that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for high-reliability mechanical, electrical, and electronic subsystems—including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision circuit board manufacturing—ensuring compliance with defense procurement standards and technical specifications. Her work directly supports the modernization and maintenance of naval platforms by facilitating timely access to specialized, low-volume, high-integrity components essential for fleet sustainment. Yingling maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industry partners, most notably Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with established defense contractors capable of delivering complex, engineered solutions under strict military specifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and adherence to defense quality assurance protocols, fostering long-term collaborations with suppliers experienced in naval weapon system environments. Her contracting portfolio is evenly split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to expanding small business participation in naval sustainment contracts. She actively leverages small business capabilities to meet specialized technical demands while maintaining competitive rigor and mission-critical performance standards. Yingling’s acquisitions are exclusively classified under NAICS 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing), indicating a specialized focus on advanced chemical processes and formulations used in the production of high-performance materials for military-grade electronics, corrosion-resistant coatings, and specialized lubricants. Her technical expertise lies at the intersection of chemical synthesis and defense system integration, ensuring that procured substances meet exacting environmental, safety, and performance criteria for naval applications.