Darlene Tucker

Darlene H. Tucker serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain U.S. Navy operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to fleet sustainment, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policies. Her portfolio includes high-stakes contracts supporting naval platform repair, technical infrastructure, and mission-critical communications systems, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic priorities of maritime superiority and workforce development. Darlene maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including OBSIDIAN GLOBAL, LLC for engineering and technical support, DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP for advisory and systems integration services, and ADVANIA ISLAND EHF. for specialized logistics solutions. She also regularly engages firms such as COMPLETE PARACHUTE SOLUTIONS, INC. and Computational Physics Inc. for niche technical capabilities. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, robust competition, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure reliable delivery of mission-enabling services. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 50% of her awards structured as no set-aside and 43.8% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages 8(a) competed opportunities, demonstrating a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting that promotes both competition and inclusion of disadvantaged small businesses. Darlene’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541330 (Engineering Services), 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance). She specializes in procuring technical services that support naval infrastructure, equipment sustainment, and facility operations, showcasing deep expertise in industrial maintenance, environmental services, and systems engineering domains.