Donyette Rodgers

Donyette Rodgers 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 acquisitions focused on technical maintenance, machinery support, and shipyard infrastructure, ensuring compliance with naval readiness standards and federal contracting regulations. Her work directly enables the shipyard’s operational continuity by securing essential services that sustain fleet integrity, from precision engineering to equipment leasing, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical timelines and regulatory adherence. Rodgers maintains consistent working relationships with a core 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 capabilities in marine industrial repair, mechanical systems maintenance, and technical engineering support, reflecting a preference for contractors with proven expertise in naval vessel refurbishment and compliance-driven industrial operations. Her procurement approach prioritizes reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term vendor performance over broad competition. She exhibits a robust and exclusive commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, shipyard-adjacent small business ecosystem, ensuring that local and specialized firms with relevant maritime experience are prioritized for contract opportunities without competition from large businesses. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she secures expert technical support for naval machinery, propulsion systems, and structural integrity assessments, and NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), facilitating access to specialized tools and equipment critical to shipyard operations. Her domain expertise centers on industrial marine engineering, repair logistics, and mission-critical equipment support tailored to the unique demands of naval ship maintenance.