Danielle Henley

Danielle Henley serves as a key procurement professional at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain and modernize critical naval vessels through specialized industrial and engineering services. She manages a portfolio of contracts focused on high-precision shipyard maintenance, mechanical system upgrades, and hazardous material handling, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and environmental regulations. Her acquisitions directly enable the operational readiness of the fleet by securing mission-critical components and services essential to vessel longevity and safety. Henley maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These vendors provide niche expertise in marine propulsion systems, valve and pipe fitting fabrication, boiler maintenance, and hazardous waste remediation. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contract management to ensure reliability in high-stakes naval environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Henley prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster competition among qualified small entities, particularly those with marine industrial, mechanical, and environmental remediation capabilities. This focus supports broader DoD socioeconomic goals while enhancing innovation and responsiveness within the shipyard’s supply chain. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing), 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), and 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), reflecting deep technical expertise in naval mechanical systems and environmental compliance. She consistently sources specialized components and services requiring certified fabrication, pressure testing, and hazardous material handling—ensuring alignment with Navy maintenance protocols and regulatory frameworks.