Dayna O'Brien

Dayna O'Brien serves as a key procurement professional at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize naval vessel integrity through specialized shipbuilding, repair, and industrial support services. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on critical maintenance, fabrication, and logistical support for U.S. Navy submarines and surface vessels, ensuring operational readiness through precise contract execution. Her work spans technical domains requiring high-integrity components, industrial equipment, and mission-critical supply chain services, aligning closely with the shipyard’s strategic priorities in naval infrastructure resilience and long-term fleet readiness. O'Brien maintains established working relationships with major industrial contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION for complex ship systems integration, UNITED RENTALS for heavy equipment leasing, and KARDEX REMSTAR for automated storage and material handling solutions. She also collaborates with specialized vendors such as BSE PERFORMANCE for technical maintenance services and PATRIOT GLOBAL LODGING for mission-essential lodging support. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large prime contractors delivering scalable industrial capabilities and niche suppliers providing tailored, high-reliability services critical to naval operations. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. This pattern supports the inclusion of small, innovative firms across multiple categories, reinforcing the shipyard’s broader initiative to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting stringent naval standards. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 532490 (Machinery and Equipment Rental), reflecting deep expertise in naval fabrication, mechanical systems maintenance, and industrial logistics. She also procures specialized equipment under 333914 (pumping systems) and 541519 (computer-related services), underscoring her proficiency in integrating advanced automation and digital support tools into shipyard operations.