Denise A. Sturdifen

Denise A. Sturdifen 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 ship repair services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on shipbuilding, maintenance, and industrial support, ensuring fleet readiness through precision engineering and compliance-driven acquisition strategies. Her work directly enables the shipyard’s operational sustainability by securing technical services, equipment leasing, and hazardous waste management solutions essential to naval vessel lifecycle support. Sturdifen maintains consistent working relationships with leading industrial contractors including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., and MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in marine repair, machinery maintenance, and naval-specific logistics. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical expertise, and adherence to naval standards, fostering long-term vendor collaborations that ensure mission-critical support continuity. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 63.2% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides at 36.8%. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs, she consistently facilitates equitable access for qualified small businesses across the industrial and technical services sectors, aligning with broader Navy socioeconomic goals. Sturdifen’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), complemented by significant activity in 532490 (Commercial Machinery Leasing) and 562112/562211 (Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal). Her technical domain expertise spans marine engineering support, industrial equipment maintenance, and environmental compliance services, ensuring the shipyard’s operations meet stringent naval and federal regulatory requirements.